US 31 over Mutton Creek Ditch
GoodJackson County, Indiana · 01.06 N I-65 · Structure no. 009160
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 363 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,119
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 31 over Mutton Creek Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 31 over Mutton Creek Ditch in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 45 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,119 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,920 by 2038. The structure is 363 ft (110.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 31 over Mutton Creek Ditch built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is US 31 over Mutton Creek Ditch 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 Mutton Creek Ditch carry?
About 4,119 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 31 over Mutton Creek Ditch?
The structure is 363 ft (110.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 31 over Mutton Creek Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.