US Bridges

SR 37 NB over Stotts Creek

Good

Morgan County, Indiana · 06.04 N SR 44 · Structure no. 012351

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,502
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 NB over Stotts Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 37 NB over Stotts Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,502 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,378 by 2045. The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 37 NB
CrossesStotts Creek
Location06.04 N SR 44
RouteState Highway 37
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.50062, -86.33259
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length223 ft (67.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,502 (2022)
Projected traffic24,378 by 2045
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 37 NB over Stotts Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 37 NB over Stotts 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 37 NB over Stotts Creek carry?

About 20,502 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 NB over Stotts Creek?

The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 NB over Stotts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.