US Bridges

Business 37 N over Griffy Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Indiana · 0.1 MI N of Old SR 37 N · Structure no. 5300125

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,194
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Business 37 N over Griffy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Business 37 N over Griffy Creek in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 11,194 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,060 by 2034. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesBusiness 37 N
CrossesGriffy Creek
Location0.1 MI N of Old SR 37 N
RouteCity Street 37
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.20856, -86.535
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,194 (2014)
Projected traffic20,060 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Business 37 N over Griffy Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Business 37 N over Griffy 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 Business 37 N over Griffy Creek carry?

About 11,194 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Business 37 N over Griffy Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Business 37 N over Griffy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.