US Bridges

Old SR 37 N over Branch of Buck Creek

Good

Monroe County, Indiana · .4 MI N of Fox Hollow RD · Structure no. 5300004

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
372
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 37 N over Branch of Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old SR 37 N over Branch of Buck Creek in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 372 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 667 by 2034. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld SR 37 N
CrossesBranch of Buck Creek
Location.4 MI N of Fox Hollow RD
RouteCounty Highway 37
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.27297, -86.50047
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic372 (2014)
Projected traffic667 by 2034
Trucks5%
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 N over Branch of Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old SR 37 N over Branch of Buck 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Old SR 37 N over Branch of Buck Creek carry?

About 372 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 37 N over Branch of Buck Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR 37 N over Branch of Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.