US Bridges

SR 257 over Flat Creek

Fair

Pike County, Indiana · 01.92 S SR 56 · Structure no. 030930

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
141 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,214
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 257 over Flat Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 257 over Flat Creek in Pike County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,214 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,216 by 2029. The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 257
CrossesFlat Creek
Location01.92 S SR 56
RouteState Highway 257
CountyPike County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.40925, -87.09196
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length141 ft (42.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,214 (2019)
Projected traffic1,216 by 2029
Trucks11%
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 257 over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 257 over Flat 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 257 over Flat Creek carry?

About 1,214 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 257 over Flat Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 257 over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.