US Bridges

US 31 over Br Mutton Creek Ditch

Fair

Jackson County, Indiana · 01.93 S US 50 · Structure no. 009170

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,119
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 over Br Mutton Creek Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 31 over Br Mutton Creek Ditch in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 102 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,119 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,106 by 2031. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 31
CrossesBr Mutton Creek Ditch
Location01.93 S US 50
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.93122, -85.83392
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,119 (2021)
Projected traffic9,106 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Br Mutton Creek Ditch built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is US 31 over Br Mutton Creek Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does US 31 over Br Mutton Creek Ditch carry?

About 4,119 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 31 over Br Mutton Creek Ditch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 over Br Mutton Creek Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.