US Bridges

SR 256 over Little Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Indiana · 05.05 W SR 62 · Structure no. 030880

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,224
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 256 over Little Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 256 over Little Creek in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 63 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 3,224 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,562 by 2040. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 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 256
CrossesLittle Creek
Location05.05 W SR 62
RouteState Highway 256
CountyJefferson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.73759, -85.54298
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,224 (2020)
Projected traffic3,562 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 256 over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SR 256 over Little 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 256 over Little Creek carry?

About 3,224 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 256 over Little Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 256 over Little Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.