US Bridges

US 31 over Grassy Creek

Good

Jackson County, Indiana · 02.02 S SR 250 · Structure no. 009111

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,153
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 over Grassy Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US 31 over Grassy Creek in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 4,153 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,430 by 2039. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 31
CrossesGrassy Creek
Location02.02 S SR 250
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.81792, -85.83742
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length95 ft (29.1 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,153 (2021)
Projected traffic3,430 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Grassy Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 31 over Grassy 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 31 over Grassy Creek carry?

About 4,153 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 31 over Grassy Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 over Grassy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.