US Bridges

Old SR 37 over Little Indian Creek

Good

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.22 E of in 37 · Structure no. 5500179

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 37 over Little Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Old SR 37 over Little Indian Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2043. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOld SR 37
CrossesLittle Indian Creek
Location00.22 E of in 37
RouteCounty Highway 270
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.36978, -86.48019
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2023)
Projected traffic320 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old SR 37 over Little Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old SR 37 over Little Indian 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 Old SR 37 over Little Indian Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 37 over Little Indian Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR 37 over Little Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.