US 31 over William H. Russell Creek
Miami County, Indiana · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US 31 over William H. Russell Creek in Miami County, Indiana, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 9 (excellent condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 29,246 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 62 of the 171 inventoried bridges in Miami County rated good (36.3%); 12 (7.0%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 9 | Excellent condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete culvert |
| Length | about 25 ft |
| Location | 01.120 N SR 18 |
| NBI structure number | 009835 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Indiana department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Miami County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 24 over Drainage Ditch | 1976 | 12,472 | Fair |
| US 31 NB over Big Pipe Creek | 1956 | 11,773 | Good |
| US 31 SB over Big Pipe Creek | 1972 | 11,773 | Good |
| US 31 NB over Deer Creek | 1972 | 11,648 | Fair |
| US 31 SB over Deer Creek | 1972 | 11,648 | Fair |
| US 24 over Branch Prairie Creek | 1976 | 10,836 | Good |
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