US Bridges

SR 37 NB over Gullets Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Indiana · 02.57 N SR 54 · Structure no. 012000

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,719
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 NB over Gullets Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 37 NB over Gullets Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 56 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 9,719 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,460 by 2034. The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 37 NB
CrossesGullets Creek
Location02.57 N SR 54
RouteState Highway 37
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.94626, -86.55195
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,719 (2004)
Projected traffic13,460 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 37 NB over Gullets Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 37 NB over Gullets 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 37 NB over Gullets Creek carry?

About 9,719 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 NB over Gullets Creek?

The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 NB over Gullets Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.