US Bridges

Old SR 37 N over Bryant Creek

Good

Monroe County, Indiana · 00.00 Int. of Bryants Cr. · Structure no. 5300084

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
342
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 37 N over Bryant Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old SR 37 N over Bryant Creek in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 342 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 613 by 2034. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesOld SR 37 N
CrossesBryant Creek
Location00.00 Int. of Bryants Cr.
RouteCounty Highway 37
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.32091, -86.48101
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic342 (2014)
Projected traffic613 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Bryant Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old SR 37 N over Bryant 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 Bryant Creek carry?

About 342 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 37 N over Bryant Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR 37 N over Bryant Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.