US Bridges

SR 56 over Stucker Fork

Fair

Scott County, Indiana · 00.15 W SR 3 · Structure no. 020280

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,240
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 56 over Stucker Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 56 over Stucker Fork in Scott County, Indiana. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 50 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 5,240 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,812 by 2037. The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 56
CrossesStucker Fork
Location00.15 W SR 3
RouteState Highway 56
CountyScott County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.68613, -85.69646
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,240 (2017)
Projected traffic6,812 by 2037
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 Stucker Fork built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is SR 56 over Stucker Fork 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 Stucker Fork carry?

About 5,240 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 56 over Stucker Fork?

The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 56 over Stucker Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.