US Bridges

SR 57 over Allen Branch

Good

Daviess County, Indiana · 05.33 N US 50 · Structure no. 020630

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,740
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 57 over Allen Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 57 over Allen Branch in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 45 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 3,740 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,951 by 2032. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 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
CrossesAllen Branch
Location05.33 N US 50
RouteState Highway 57
CountyDaviess County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.70372, -87.17128
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,740 (2018)
Projected traffic7,951 by 2032
Trucks13%
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 Allen Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 57 over Allen Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 57 over Allen Branch carry?

About 3,740 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 57 over Allen Branch?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 57 over Allen Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.