US Bridges

SR 56 over Prides Creek

Fair

Pike County, Indiana · 02.16 W SR 61 · Structure no. 019937

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,943
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 56 over Prides Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 56 over Prides Creek in Pike County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5,943 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,865 by 2032. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 56
CrossesPrides Creek
Location02.16 W SR 61
RouteState Highway 56
CountyPike County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.46127, -87.26105
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
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,943 (2004)
Projected traffic9,865 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 1986, making it 39 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 5,943 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 56 over Prides Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 56 over Prides Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.