US Bridges

SR 39 over Branch Clear Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 01.20 S SR 42 · Structure no. 013140

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,420
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 39 over Branch Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 39 over Branch Clear Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 61 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 4,420 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,890 by 2027. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 39
CrossesBranch Clear Creek
Location01.20 S SR 42
RouteState Highway 39
CountyMorgan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.56537, -86.47123
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,420 (2017)
Projected traffic4,890 by 2027
Trucks2%
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

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 39 over Branch Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR 39 over Branch Clear 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 39 over Branch Clear Creek carry?

About 4,420 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 39 over Branch Clear Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 39 over Branch Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.