US Bridges

SR 38 over Duck Creek

Fair

Henry County, Indiana · 00.30 E SR 234 · Structure no. 012900

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,991
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 38 over Duck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 38 over Duck Creek in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 66 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 4,991 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,633 by 2040. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 38
CrossesDuck Creek
Location00.30 E SR 234
RouteState Highway 38
CountyHenry County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.93202, -85.45073
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,991 (2021)
Projected traffic5,633 by 2040
Trucks4%
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 Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SR 38 over Duck 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 Duck Creek carry?

About 4,991 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 38 over Duck Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 38 over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.