SR 57 over Smothers Creek
GoodDaviess County, Indiana · 00.78 N SR 358 · Structure no. 020670
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 170 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,159
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 57 over Smothers Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 57 over Smothers Creek in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 2,159 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,414 by 2040. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 57 over Smothers Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is SR 57 over Smothers Creek 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 Smothers Creek carry?
About 2,159 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SR 57 over Smothers Creek?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SR 57 over Smothers Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.