SR 56 over Lost Fork Creek
GoodJefferson County, Indiana · 08.36 E US 421 · Structure no. 020381
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 107 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,050
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 56 over Lost Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SR 56 over Lost Fork Creek in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,370 by 2041. The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 56 over Lost Fork Creek built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 56 over Lost Fork 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR 56 over Lost Fork Creek carry?
About 2,050 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is SR 56 over Lost Fork Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR 56 over Lost Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.