US Bridges

SR 57 over Hanna Creek

Fair

Daviess County, Indiana · 00.37 S SR 358 · Structure no. 020660

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 57 over Hanna Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 57 over Hanna Creek in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 63 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,765 by 2038. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR 57
CrossesHanna Creek
Location00.37 S SR 358
RouteState Highway 57
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.80161, -87.15289
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2018)
Projected traffic2,765 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 57 over Hanna Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SR 57 over Hanna 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 Hanna Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 57 over Hanna Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR 57 over Hanna Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.