US Bridges

SR 32 over Millcreek (sly Run)

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 01.47 W SR 38 · Structure no. 010640

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,504
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over Millcreek (sly Run) is a concrete culvert carrying SR 32 over Millcreek (sly Run) in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 16,504 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,857 by 2029. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 32
CrossesMillcreek (sly Run)
Location01.47 W SR 38
RouteState Highway 32
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.04338, -86.05141
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,504 (2004)
Projected traffic22,857 by 2029
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 32 over Millcreek (sly Run) built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 32 over Millcreek (sly Run) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 32 over Millcreek (sly Run) carry?

About 16,504 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over Millcreek (sly Run)?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over Millcreek (sly Run)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.