US Bridges

SR 39 over Mccracken Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 01.02 S I-70 · Structure no. 013150

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,397
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 39 over Mccracken Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 39 over Mccracken Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 1,397 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,157 by 2013. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 39
CrossesMccracken Creek
Location01.02 S I-70
RouteState Highway 39
CountyMorgan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.59882, -86.47953
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,397 (2021)
Projected traffic6,157 by 2013
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Mccracken Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 39 over Mccracken 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 Mccracken Creek carry?

About 1,397 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 39 over Mccracken Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 39 over Mccracken Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.