US Bridges

US 31 over Hutto Creek

Fair

Scott County, Indiana · 00.56 S SR 256 · Structure no. 009070

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,500
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 over Hutto Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 31 over Hutto Creek in Scott County, Indiana. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 99 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 6 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,120 by 2032. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUS 31
CrossesHutto Creek
Location00.56 S SR 256
RouteU.S. Route 31
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.73568, -85.79853
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2012)
Projected traffic13,120 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 Hutto Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is US 31 over Hutto Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 31 over Hutto Creek carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 31 over Hutto Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 over Hutto Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.