US Bridges

SR 5657 over Prides Creek

Good

Pike County, Indiana · 00.03 E SR 57 · Structure no. 019933

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 5657 over Prides Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 5657 over Prides Creek in Pike County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2039. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 5657
CrossesPrides Creek
Location00.03 E SR 57
RouteState Highway 56
CountyPike County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.48754, -87.28557
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2019)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 5657 over Prides Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 5657 over Prides 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 5657 over Prides Creek carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 5657 over Prides Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR 5657 over Prides Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.