SR 56 over Little Flat Creek
GoodDubois County, Indiana · 01.38 E SR 257 · Structure no. 019990
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 65 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,319
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 56 over Little Flat Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 56 over Little Flat Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 6,319 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,490 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 56 over Little Flat Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 56 over Little Flat 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SR 56 over Little Flat Creek carry?
About 6,319 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 56 over Little Flat Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SR 56 over Little Flat Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.