US Bridges

SR 356 over Town Creek

Good

Scott County, Indiana · 00.34 E SR 203 · Structure no. 076582

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,120
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 356 over Town Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 356 over Town Creek in Scott County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,120 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,410 by 2033. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 356
CrossesTown Creek
Location00.34 E SR 203
RouteState Highway 356
CountyScott County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.65168, -85.61923
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,120 (2008)
Projected traffic1,410 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Town Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 356 over Town 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 Town Creek carry?

About 1,120 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 356 over Town Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 356 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.