US Bridges

US 31 over Cool Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 0.45 S SR 32 · Structure no. 079770

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46,570
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 over Cool Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 31 over Cool Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 46,570 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,000 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 276 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 31
CrossesCool Creek
Location0.45 S SR 32
RouteU.S. Route 31
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.036, -86.1357
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width276 ft (84.1 m)
Roadway width142 ft (43.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,570 (2021)
Projected traffic51,000 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 31 over Cool Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 31 over Cool Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does US 31 over Cool Creek carry?

About 46,570 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 31 over Cool Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 276 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 over Cool Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.