US 31 SB over Dixon Creek
FairTipton County, Indiana · 00.31 S SR 28 · Structure no. 009720
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 101 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,951
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 31 SB over Dixon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 31 SB over Dixon Creek in Tipton County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 66 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 14,951 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,750 by 2038. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 31 SB over Dixon Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is US 31 SB 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 SB over Dixon Creek carry?
About 14,951 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 31 SB over Dixon Creek?
The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 31 SB over Dixon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.