US Bridges

SR 57 over Miller Creek

Fair

Pike County, Indiana · 03.98 N SR 357 · Structure no. 020570

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,437
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 57 over Miller Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 57 over Miller Creek in Pike County, Indiana. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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 5,437 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,529 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 57
CrossesMiller Creek
Location03.98 N SR 357
RouteState Highway 57
CountyPike County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.39918, -87.31218
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,437 (2004)
Projected traffic7,529 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 57 over Miller Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 57 over Miller 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 57 over Miller Creek carry?

About 5,437 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 57 over Miller Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 57 over Miller Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.