SR 56 over Neukam Creek
GoodDubois County, Indiana · 00.16 W SR 545 · Structure no. 020020
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,736
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 56 over Neukam Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 56 over Neukam Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 3,736 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,788 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 56 over Neukam Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 56 over Neukam 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 Neukam Creek carry?
About 3,736 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 56 over Neukam Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns SR 56 over Neukam Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.