US Bridges

Old SR 37 over Gulletts Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Indiana · 01.35 S of Washboard RD · Structure no. 4700156

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
772
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 37 over Gulletts Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old SR 37 over Gulletts Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 772 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 778 by 2037. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld SR 37
CrossesGulletts Creek
Location01.35 S of Washboard RD
RouteCounty Highway 37
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.93614, -86.53185
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span92 ft (28.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic772 (2017)
Projected traffic778 by 2037
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old SR 37 over Gulletts Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old SR 37 over Gulletts Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Old SR 37 over Gulletts Creek carry?

About 772 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 37 over Gulletts Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR 37 over Gulletts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.