US Bridges

SR 37 over Tige Creek

Good

Perry County, Indiana · 00.10 N JCT I-64 · Structure no. 034041

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over Tige Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 37 over Tige Creek in Perry County, Indiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2030. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSR 37
CrossesTige Creek
Location00.10 N JCT I-64
RouteState Highway 37
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.22799, -86.59203
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2018)
Projected traffic800 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Tige Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 37 over Tige 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 37 over Tige Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 over Tige Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 over Tige Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.