US Bridges

SR 39 over Milford Creek

Fair

Hendricks County, Indiana · 01.17 N SR 236 · Structure no. 013220

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,790
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 39 over Milford Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 39 over Milford Creek in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 3,790 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,150 by 2035. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 39
CrossesMilford Creek
Location01.17 N SR 236
RouteState Highway 39
CountyHendricks County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.79487, -86.54297
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,790 (2015)
Projected traffic5,150 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 39 over Milford Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SR 39 over Milford 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 39 over Milford Creek carry?

About 3,790 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 39 over Milford Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 39 over Milford Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.