US 31 over Flat Creek
GoodScott County, Indiana · 01.87 S SR 256 · Structure no. 009060
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 177 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,683
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 31 over Flat Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 31 over Flat Creek in Scott County, Indiana. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 47 years old, older 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 10,683 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,922 by 2033. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Flat Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is US 31 over Flat 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 Flat Creek carry?
About 10,683 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 31 over Flat Creek?
The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 31 over Flat Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.