US Bridges

SR 37 over Dry Run Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 02.55 N SR 32 · Structure no. 012490

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,035
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over Dry Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 37 over Dry Run Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 13,035 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,053 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 37
CrossesDry Run Creek
Location02.55 N SR 32
RouteState Highway 37
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.0778, -85.97673
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating97.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,035 (2004)
Projected traffic18,053 by 2030
Trucks10%
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 37 over Dry Run Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 37 over Dry Run Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 37 over Dry Run Creek carry?

About 13,035 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 over Dry Run Creek?

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

Who owns SR 37 over Dry Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.