US Bridges

SR 38 over Nolands Branch

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 01.43 W US 35 · Structure no. 013020

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,928
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 38 over Nolands Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 38 over Nolands Branch in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 68 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,928 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,760 by 2037. The structure is 213 ft (64.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 38
CrossesNolands Branch
Location01.43 W US 35
RouteState Highway 38
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.88187, -84.96884
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,928 (2021)
Projected traffic2,760 by 2037
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Nolands Branch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR 38 over Nolands Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 38 over Nolands Branch carry?

About 2,928 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 38 over Nolands Branch?

The structure is 213 ft (64.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 38 over Nolands Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.