US Bridges

SR 37 over Bird Hollow Creek

Good

Crawford County, Indiana · 02.70 N SR 64 · Structure no. 011876

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
897
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over Bird Hollow Creek is a concrete culvert 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 897 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,095 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR 37
CrossesBird Hollow Creek
Location02.70 N SR 64
RouteState Highway 37
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.37868, -86.45778
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic897 (2018)
Projected traffic1,095 by 2038
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 897 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 over Bird Hollow Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 over Bird Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.