US Bridges

SR 256 over Muscatatuck River

Good

Jackson County, Indiana · 01.40 W I-65 · Structure no. 030841

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
147 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,373
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 256 over Muscatatuck River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SR 256 over Muscatatuck River in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,373 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,468 by 2042. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 256
CrossesMuscatatuck River
Location01.40 W I-65
RouteState Highway 256
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.74276, -85.84349
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,373 (2022)
Projected traffic1,468 by 2042
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 256 over Muscatatuck River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 256 over Muscatatuck River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 256 over Muscatatuck River carry?

About 1,373 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 256 over Muscatatuck River?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 256 over Muscatatuck River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.