US Bridges

SR 56 over Little Conger Creek

Fair

Pike County, Indiana · 00.90 W SR 65 · Structure no. 019920

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
377
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 56 over Little Conger Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 56 over Little Conger Creek in Pike County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 377 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 626 by 2034. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 56
CrossesLittle Conger Creek
Location00.90 W SR 65
RouteState Highway 56
CountyPike County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.48756, -87.40746
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic377 (2004)
Projected traffic626 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Little Conger Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 56 over Little Conger 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 Little Conger Creek carry?

About 377 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 56 over Little Conger Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 56 over Little Conger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.