US Bridges

SR 56 over Kimberlin Creek

Fair

Scott County, Indiana · 01.65 W SR 203 · Structure no. 020270

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,375
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 56 over Kimberlin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 56 over Kimberlin Creek in Scott County, Indiana. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 101 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 5 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 6,375 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,883 by 2030. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 56
CrossesKimberlin Creek
Location01.65 W SR 203
RouteState Highway 56
CountyScott County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.68606, -85.74041
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,375 (2004)
Projected traffic8,883 by 2030
Trucks10%
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 Kimberlin Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SR 56 over Kimberlin 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 56 over Kimberlin Creek carry?

About 6,375 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 56 over Kimberlin Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 56 over Kimberlin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.