US Bridges

SR 37 SB over Crooked Creek

Good

Morgan County, Indiana · 04.52 S SR 144 · Structure no. 012380

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 SB over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 37 SB over Crooked Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 52 years old, older 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 18,800 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,300 by 2044. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 37 SB
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location04.52 S SR 144
RouteState Highway 37
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.51623, -86.30213
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,800 (2019)
Projected traffic23,300 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 SB over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is SR 37 SB over Crooked 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 SB over Crooked Creek carry?

About 18,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 SB over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 SB over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.