US Bridges

SR 39 over Spring Creek

Good

Boone County, Indiana · 00.56 S SR 47 · Structure no. 013310

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,542
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 39 over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 39 over Spring Creek in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 5,542 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,954 by 2030. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 39
CrossesSpring Creek
Location00.56 S SR 47
RouteState Highway 39
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.11653, -86.48094
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating73.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,542 (2021)
Projected traffic6,954 by 2030
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 39 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 39 over Spring 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 39 over Spring Creek carry?

About 5,542 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 39 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns SR 39 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.