US Bridges

SR 56 over French Lick Creek

Fair

Orange County, Indiana · 00.12 E SR 145 · Structure no. 020110

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,310
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 56 over French Lick Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 56 over French Lick Creek in Orange County, Indiana. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 73 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 16,310 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,981 by 2032. The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 56
CrossesFrench Lick Creek
Location00.12 E SR 145
RouteState Highway 56
CountyOrange County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.55486, -86.61601
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,310 (2004)
Projected traffic22,981 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 French Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is SR 56 over French Lick 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 56 over French Lick Creek carry?

About 16,310 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 56 over French Lick Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SR 56 over French Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.