US Bridges

US 31 over Pigeon Roost Creek

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Scott County, Indiana · 01.74 S SR 356 · Structure no. 009031

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,980
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 over Pigeon Roost Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 31 over Pigeon Roost Creek in Scott County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 4,980 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,060 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 31
CrossesPigeon Roost Creek
Location01.74 S SR 356
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyScott County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.62385, -85.77531
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,980 (2020)
Projected traffic5,060 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 Pigeon Roost Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 31 over Pigeon Roost 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 31 over Pigeon Roost Creek carry?

About 4,980 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 31 over Pigeon Roost Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 over Pigeon Roost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.