US Bridges

SR 39 over Lawrence-Alden Creek

Good

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.38 S SR 67 · Structure no. 023990

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,249
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 39 over Lawrence-Alden Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 39 over Lawrence-Alden Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 11,249 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,852 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR 39
CrossesLawrence-Alden Creek
Location00.38 S SR 67
RouteState Highway 39
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.47722, -86.44023
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating97.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.5 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,249 (2022)
Projected traffic24,852 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 39 over Lawrence-Alden Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 39 over Lawrence-Alden 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 39 over Lawrence-Alden Creek carry?

About 11,249 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 39 over Lawrence-Alden Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns SR 39 over Lawrence-Alden Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.