CR 38 over Branch of Oil Creek
PoorPosted for loadPerry County, Indiana · 00.20 N of CR 119 · Structure no. 6200053
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 38 over Branch of Oil Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 38 over Branch of Oil Creek in Perry County, Indiana. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 80 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 38 over Branch of Oil Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is CR 38 over Branch of Oil Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does CR 38 over Branch of Oil Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is CR 38 over Branch of Oil Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns CR 38 over Branch of Oil Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.