US Bridges

SR 37 over Bird Hollow Creek

Good

Crawford County, Indiana · 01.79 N SR 64 · Structure no. 011874

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
979
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over Bird Hollow Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 37 over Bird Hollow Creek in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 979 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 979 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 37
CrossesBird Hollow Creek
Location01.79 N SR 64
RouteState Highway 37
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.36778, -86.46576
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic979 (2019)
Projected traffic979 by 2039
Trucks9%
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 37 over Bird Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 37 over Bird Hollow 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 37 over Bird Hollow Creek carry?

About 979 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 over Bird Hollow Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 over Bird Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.