US Bridges

SR 57 over Smith Fork

Good

Gibson County, Indiana · 02.04 N SR 68 · Structure no. 020510

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,984
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 57 over Smith Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 57 over Smith Fork in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 7,984 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,057 by 2032. The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 57
CrossesSmith Fork
Location02.04 N SR 68
RouteState Highway 57
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.21569, -87.43314
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,984 (2004)
Projected traffic11,057 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 57 over Smith Fork built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 57 over Smith Fork 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 57 over Smith Fork carry?

About 7,984 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 57 over Smith Fork?

The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 57 over Smith Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.