SR 56 over Arnold Creek
GoodOhio County, Indiana · 00.08 E SR 156 · Structure no. 020430
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 432 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,453
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 56 over Arnold Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 56 over Arnold Creek in Ohio County, Indiana. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 64 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,453 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,338 by 2031. The structure is 432 ft (131.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Arnold Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is SR 56 over Arnold 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 Arnold Creek carry?
About 3,453 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 56 over Arnold Creek?
The structure is 432 ft (131.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 56 over Arnold Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.