SR 257 over Veale Creek
GoodDaviess County, Indiana · 01.03 S US 50 · Structure no. 030961
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 124 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,812
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 257 over Veale Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 257 over Veale Creek in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 4,812 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,020 by 2032. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 42 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 257 over Veale Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 257 over Veale 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SR 257 over Veale Creek carry?
About 4,812 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 257 over Veale Creek?
The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SR 257 over Veale Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.