US Bridges

SR 37 over Hogs Defeat Creek

Fair

Orange County, Indiana · 07.27 S US 150 · Structure no. 011890

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,628
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over Hogs Defeat Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 37 over Hogs Defeat Creek in Orange County, Indiana. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 35 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 1,628 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,254 by 2030. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR 37
CrossesHogs Defeat Creek
Location07.27 S US 150
RouteState Highway 37
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.46727, -86.44929
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,628 (2004)
Projected traffic2,254 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 37 over Hogs Defeat Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR 37 over Hogs Defeat 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 37 over Hogs Defeat Creek carry?

About 1,628 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 over Hogs Defeat Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 over Hogs Defeat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.