US Bridges

US 31 over Buck Creek

Good

Tipton County, Indiana · 02.29 N SR 28 · Structure no. 009735

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,720
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 over Buck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 31 over Buck Creek in Tipton County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 30,720 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2030. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 31
CrossesBuck Creek
Location02.29 N SR 28
RouteU.S. Route 31
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.30853, -86.12697
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,720 (2021)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2030
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 31 over Buck 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 31 over Buck Creek carry?

About 30,720 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 31 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns US 31 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.