US Bridges

SR 39 over Henry Creek

Good

Washington County, Indiana · 01.30 N SR 56 · Structure no. 013030

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
724
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 39 over Henry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 39 over Henry Creek in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 40 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 724 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 884 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 39
CrossesHenry Creek
Location01.30 N SR 56
RouteState Highway 39
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.69731, -85.90092
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic724 (2023)
Projected traffic884 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 39 over Henry Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is SR 39 over Henry 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 39 over Henry Creek carry?

About 724 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 39 over Henry Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 39 over Henry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.