US Bridges

SR 38 over Morgan Creek

Poor

Wayne County, Indiana · 03.17 E SR 1 · Structure no. 012990

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,734
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 38 over Morgan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 38 over Morgan Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 2,734 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,120 by 2029. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 38
CrossesMorgan Creek
Location03.17 E SR 1
RouteState Highway 38
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.89978, -85.08772
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,734 (2021)
Projected traffic12,120 by 2029
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 38 over Morgan Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 38 over Morgan 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 38 over Morgan Creek carry?

About 2,734 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 38 over Morgan Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 38 over Morgan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.