US Bridges

SR 56 over Big Ox Creek

Good

Scott County, Indiana · 02.10 W I-65 · Structure no. 020230

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,352
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 56 over Big Ox Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 56 over Big Ox Creek in Scott County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7,352 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,238 by 2031. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 56
CrossesBig Ox Creek
Location02.10 W I-65
RouteState Highway 56
CountyScott County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.68205, -85.826
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,352 (2022)
Projected traffic7,238 by 2031
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 56 over Big Ox Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 56 over Big Ox 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 56 over Big Ox Creek carry?

About 7,352 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 56 over Big Ox Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 56 over Big Ox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.