US Bridges

SR 56 over Mile Creek

Good

Pike County, Indiana · 01.06 W SR 257 · Structure no. 019980

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,248
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 56 over Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 56 over Mile Creek in Pike County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,248 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,391 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 56
CrossesMile Creek
Location01.06 W SR 257
RouteState Highway 56
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.43691, -87.11105
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,248 (2004)
Projected traffic5,391 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 56 over Mile 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 56 over Mile Creek carry?

About 3,248 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 56 over Mile Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns SR 56 over Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.