US Bridges

SR 37 over Windy Creek

Good

Perry County, Indiana · 00.45 N SR 66 · Structure no. 011825

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,322
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over Windy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 37 over Windy Creek in Perry County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,322 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,194 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR 37
CrossesWindy Creek
Location00.45 N SR 66
RouteState Highway 37
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.96284, -86.76007
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,322 (2004)
Projected traffic2,194 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 Windy Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 37 over Windy 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 37 over Windy Creek carry?

About 1,322 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 over Windy Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 over Windy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.