US Bridges

SR 39 over Brush Creek

Good

Clinton County, Indiana · 00.62 S SR 38 · Structure no. 013340

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,698
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 39 over Brush Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 39 over Brush Creek in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 4,698 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,220 by 2030. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR 39
CrossesBrush Creek
Location00.62 S SR 38
RouteState Highway 39
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.21986, -86.5009
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating101.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,698 (2021)
Projected traffic6,220 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 39 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 39 over Brush Creek carry?

About 4,698 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 39 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns SR 39 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.