SR 55 over North Fork Coal Creek
FairFountain County, Indiana · 01.65 N SR 25 · Structure no. 019720
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 132 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 310
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 55 over North Fork Coal Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 55 over North Fork Coal Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2030. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 55 over North Fork Coal Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is SR 55 over North Fork Coal 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SR 55 over North Fork Coal Creek carry?
About 310 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SR 55 over North Fork Coal Creek?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns SR 55 over North Fork Coal Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.