US Bridges

SR 356 over Kimberlin Creek

Fair

Scott County, Indiana · 00.95 W SR 3 · Structure no. 031940

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,233
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 356 over Kimberlin Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 356 over Kimberlin Creek in Scott County, Indiana. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 84 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 2,233 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,914 by 2031. The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 356
CrossesKimberlin Creek
Location00.95 W SR 3
RouteState Highway 356
CountyScott County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.64882, -85.70836
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,233 (2004)
Projected traffic3,914 by 2031
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 356 over Kimberlin Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 356 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 356 over Kimberlin Creek carry?

About 2,233 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 356 over Kimberlin Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 356 over Kimberlin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.