US Bridges

SR 57 over First Creek

Fair

Greene County, Indiana · 04.73 N SR 58 · Structure no. 020700

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,570
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 57 over First Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 57 over First Creek in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 98 years old, older 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 1,570 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,485 by 2034. The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 57
CrossesFirst Creek
Location04.73 N SR 58
RouteState Highway 57
CountyGreene County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.91475, -87.02906
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,570 (2018)
Projected traffic4,485 by 2034
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 First Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 57 over First 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 57 over First Creek carry?

About 1,570 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SR 57 over First Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 57 over First Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.