US Bridges

SR 56 over Harbin Creek

Good

Pike County, Indiana · 02.25 W SR 65 · Structure no. 080744

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
960
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 56 over Harbin Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 56 over Harbin Creek in Pike County, Indiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 960 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2036. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 56
CrossesHarbin Creek
Location02.25 W SR 65
RouteState Highway 56
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.48442, -87.43158
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic960 (2016)
Projected traffic990 by 2036
Trucks43%
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 Harbin Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 56 over Harbin 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 Harbin Creek carry?

About 960 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is SR 56 over Harbin Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 56 over Harbin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.