US Bridges

US 31 NB over Dixon Creek

Fair

Tipton County, Indiana · 00.31 S SR 28 · Structure no. 009710

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,438
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 NB over Dixon Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 31 NB over Dixon Creek in Tipton County, Indiana. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 74 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 14,438 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,750 by 2038. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 31 NB
CrossesDixon Creek
Location00.31 S SR 28
RouteU.S. Route 31
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.27103, -86.127
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,438 (2021)
Projected traffic22,750 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 NB over Dixon Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is US 31 NB over Dixon 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 31 NB over Dixon Creek carry?

About 14,438 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 31 NB over Dixon Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 NB over Dixon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.