US Bridges

SR 56 over Prides Creek

Fair

Pike County, Indiana · 00.80 E SR 57 · Structure no. 019935

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,679
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 56 over Prides Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 56 over Prides Creek in Pike County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 8,679 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,406 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 56
CrossesPrides Creek
Location00.80 E SR 57
RouteState Highway 56
CountyPike County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.48346, -87.26901
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,679 (2004)
Projected traffic14,406 by 2032
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 Prides Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 56 over Prides 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 Prides Creek carry?

About 8,679 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 56 over Prides Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 56 over Prides Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.