US Bridges

SR 38 over Brush Creek

Good

Clinton County, Indiana · 01.26 E SR 39 · Structure no. 012665

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
799
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 38 over Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 38 over Brush Creek in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 95 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 799 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,261 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSR 38
CrossesBrush Creek
Location01.26 E SR 39
RouteState Highway 38
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.22568, -86.48355
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic799 (2021)
Projected traffic1,261 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 38 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SR 38 over Brush 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 38 over Brush Creek carry?

About 799 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 38 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 38 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.