US Bridges

Old SR 37 N over Branch Buck Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Indiana · 00.10 S Anderson RD · Structure no. 5300086

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,473
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 37 N over Branch Buck Creek is a concrete slab carrying Old SR 37 N over Branch Buck Creek in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 1,473 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,640 by 2034. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOld SR 37 N
CrossesBranch Buck Creek
Location00.10 S Anderson RD
RouteCounty Highway 37
CountyMonroe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.26386, -86.50234
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,473 (2014)
Projected traffic2,640 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 Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 1,473 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR 37 N over Branch Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.