US Bridges

SR 38 over Stoney Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.96 E SR 32 · Structure no. 012760

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,698
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 38 over Stoney Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 38 over Stoney Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 75 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 8,698 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,160 by 2029. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 38
CrossesStoney Creek
Location00.96 E SR 32
RouteState Highway 38
CountyHamilton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.03959, -85.95079
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,698 (2021)
Projected traffic11,160 by 2029
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 38 over Stoney Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is SR 38 over Stoney 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 38 over Stoney Creek carry?

About 8,698 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 38 over Stoney Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 38 over Stoney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.