US Bridges

SR 56 over Stampers Creek

Fair

Orange County, Indiana · 02.70 W SR 337 · Structure no. 020140

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,778
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 56 over Stampers Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 56 over Stampers Creek in Orange County, Indiana. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 92 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 1,778 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,463 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 56
CrossesStampers Creek
Location02.70 W SR 337
RouteState Highway 56
CountyOrange County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.55736, -86.33368
Functional classRural Minor 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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,778 (2004)
Projected traffic2,463 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Stampers Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SR 56 over Stampers 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 Stampers Creek carry?

About 1,778 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 56 over Stampers Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 56 over Stampers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.