US Bridges

SR 38 over West Fork Sly Run

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 03.03 W SR 32 · Structure no. 080056

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,714
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 38 over West Fork Sly Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 38 over West Fork Sly Run in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 11,714 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 38
CrossesWest Fork Sly Run
Location03.03 W SR 32
RouteState Highway 38
CountyHamilton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.06997, -86.07164
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,714 (2021)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure9
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 West Fork Sly Run built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 38 over West Fork Sly Run 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 38 over West Fork Sly Run carry?

About 11,714 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 38 over West Fork Sly Run?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m).

Who owns SR 38 over West Fork Sly Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.