SR 56 over Indian-Kentuck Creek
FairJefferson County, Indiana · 07.22 E US 421 · Structure no. 020370
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 374 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,308
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 56 over Indian-Kentuck Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 56 over Indian-Kentuck Creek in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 77 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 5 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 2,308 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,980 by 2025. The structure is 374 ft (114.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 56 over Indian-Kentuck Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is SR 56 over Indian-Kentuck 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 Indian-Kentuck Creek carry?
About 2,308 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 56 over Indian-Kentuck Creek?
The structure is 374 ft (114.1 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR 56 over Indian-Kentuck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.