US Bridges

SR 57 over Prairie Creek

Fair

Daviess County, Indiana · 06.32 N US 50 · Structure no. 020640

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
287 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,770
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 57 over Prairie Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 57 over Prairie Creek in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 97 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 3,770 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,340 by 2040. The structure is 287 ft (87.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 57
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location06.32 N US 50
RouteState Highway 57
CountyDaviess County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.71695, -87.16655
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length287 ft (87.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,770 (2020)
Projected traffic4,340 by 2040
Trucks13%
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 57 over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SR 57 over Prairie 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 Prairie Creek carry?

About 3,770 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 57 over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 287 ft (87.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 57 over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.