US Bridges

SR 256 over Hutto Creek

Good

Scott County, Indiana · 01.28 E US 31 · Structure no. 030871

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,065
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 256 over Hutto Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SR 256 over Hutto Creek in Scott County, Indiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9,065 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,050 by 2037. The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 256
CrossesHutto Creek
Location01.28 E US 31
RouteState Highway 256
CountyScott County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.74334, -85.78127
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (32.1 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,065 (2017)
Projected traffic11,050 by 2037
Trucks4%
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 256 over Hutto Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 256 over Hutto 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 256 over Hutto Creek carry?

About 9,065 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 256 over Hutto Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 256 over Hutto Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.