US Bridges

SR 56 over Branch Davis Creek

Fair

Dubois County, Indiana · 05.03 W SR 145 · Structure no. 020100

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,782
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 56 over Branch Davis Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 56 over Branch Davis 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 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 2,782 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,853 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 56
CrossesBranch Davis Creek
Location05.03 W SR 145
RouteState Highway 56
CountyDubois County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.51719, -86.68839
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,782 (2004)
Projected traffic3,853 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 56 over Branch Davis Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 56 over Branch Davis 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 56 over Branch Davis Creek carry?

About 2,782 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 56 over Branch Davis Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 56 over Branch Davis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.