SR 38 over Nettles Creek
GoodWayne County, Indiana · 01.47 W SR 1 · Structure no. 012951
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 135 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 38 over Nettles Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 38 over Nettles Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,510 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 38 over Nettles Creek built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 38 over Nettles 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SR 38 over Nettles Creek carry?
About 2,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 38 over Nettles Creek?
The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR 38 over Nettles Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.