US Bridges

SR 356 over Woods Fork Creek

Good

Scott County, Indiana · 03.13 E SR 203 · Structure no. 031961

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
470
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 356 over Woods Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SR 356 over Woods Fork Creek in Scott County, Indiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2036. The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR 356
CrossesWoods Fork Creek
Location03.13 E SR 203
RouteState Highway 356
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.67076, -85.58022
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length108 ft (33 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2015)
Projected traffic580 by 2036
Trucks9%
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 356 over Woods Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 356 over Woods Fork 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 356 over Woods Fork Creek carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 356 over Woods Fork Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 356 over Woods Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.