Old SR 38 over Symonds Creek
PoorPosted for loadHenry County, Indiana · 07.65 E SR 103 · Structure no. 3300201
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old SR 38 over Symonds Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old SR 38 over Symonds Creek in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old SR 38 over Symonds Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old SR 38 over Symonds Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Old SR 38 over Symonds Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old SR 38 over Symonds Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Old SR 38 over Symonds Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.