US 31 NB over Mud Creek
FairTipton County, Indiana · 6.03 N SR 28 · Structure no. 009740
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,323
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 31 NB over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 31 NB over Mud Creek in Tipton County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 14,323 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2030. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 41 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 NB over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 31 NB over Mud 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 Mud Creek carry?
About 14,323 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 31 NB over Mud Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US 31 NB over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.