US Bridges

SR 38 over Symonds Creek

Fair

Henry County, Indiana · 07.65 E SR 103 · Structure no. 012930

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 38 over Symonds Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 38 over Symonds Creek in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 61 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,843 by 2040. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 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
CrossesSymonds Creek
Location07.65 E SR 103
RouteState Highway 38
CountyHenry County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.91796, -85.22219
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 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2021)
Projected traffic3,843 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 Symonds Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SR 38 over Symonds 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 Symonds Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 38 over Symonds Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 38 over Symonds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.