US Bridges

SR 57 over Upper Keg Creek

Good

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.17 N SR 64 · Structure no. 020530

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,340
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 57 over Upper Keg Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 57 over Upper Keg Creek in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 85 years old, older 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 5,340 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,395 by 2032. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 57
CrossesUpper Keg Creek
Location00.17 N SR 64
RouteState Highway 57
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.32839, -87.36853
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,340 (2004)
Projected traffic7,395 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Upper Keg Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SR 57 over Upper Keg 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 57 over Upper Keg Creek carry?

About 5,340 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 57 over Upper Keg Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 57 over Upper Keg Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.