US Bridges

SR 57 over Veale Creek

Fair

Daviess County, Indiana · 01.94 S US 50 · Structure no. 020620

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
133 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,887
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 57 over Veale Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 57 over Veale Creek in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 98 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 6 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 7,887 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,923 by 2032. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 57
CrossesVeale Creek
Location01.94 S US 50
RouteState Highway 57
CountyDaviess County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.60435, -87.19421
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,887 (2004)
Projected traffic10,923 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 57 over Veale Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SR 57 over Veale Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 57 over Veale Creek carry?

About 7,887 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 57 over Veale Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 57 over Veale Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.