US Bridges

SR 56 over Bee Camp Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Indiana · 04.37 E US 421 · Structure no. 020360

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,538
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 56 over Bee Camp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 56 over Bee Camp Creek in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 2,538 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2030. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 56
CrossesBee Camp Creek
Location04.37 E US 421
RouteState Highway 56
CountyJefferson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.74356, -85.29354
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,538 (2021)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 56 over Bee Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 56 over Bee Camp 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 56 over Bee Camp Creek carry?

About 2,538 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 56 over Bee Camp Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 56 over Bee Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.