US Bridges

SR 38 over Sugar Creek

Good

Clinton County, Indiana · 01.90 W S JCT US 421 · Structure no. 012670

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
710
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 38 over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 38 over Sugar Creek in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 57 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 710 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2037. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 38
CrossesSugar Creek
Location01.90 W S JCT US 421
RouteState Highway 38
CountyClinton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.19711, -86.39478
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2017)
Projected traffic730 by 2037
Trucks3%
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 Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is SR 38 over Sugar 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 Sugar Creek carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 38 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 38 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.