US 31 over Buck Creek
GoodMarion County, Indiana · 01.16 S I-465 · Structure no. 080020
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 145 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36,625
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 31 over Buck Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 31 over Buck Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 36,625 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,020 by 2029. The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 31 over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 31 over Buck 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 Buck Creek carry?
About 36,625 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is US 31 over Buck Creek?
The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.
Who owns US 31 over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.