US Bridges

SR 256 over Beaver Pond Creek

Fair

Scott County, Indiana · 00.97 W I-65 · Structure no. 030850

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,402
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 256 over Beaver Pond Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 256 over Beaver Pond Creek in Scott County, Indiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 85 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 1,402 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,343 by 2030. The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 256
CrossesBeaver Pond Creek
Location00.97 W I-65
RouteState Highway 256
CountyScott County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.74287, -85.83546
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length144 ft (43.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,402 (2004)
Projected traffic2,343 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 256 over Beaver Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SR 256 over Beaver Pond 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 256 over Beaver Pond Creek carry?

About 1,402 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 256 over Beaver Pond Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 256 over Beaver Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.