SR 156 over Hunt Creek
FairSwitzerland County, Indiana · 02.74 E SR 56 · Structure no. 027750
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,965
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 156 over Hunt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 156 over Hunt Creek in Switzerland County, Indiana. It was built in 1941, 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 4,965 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,876 by 2030. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 156 over Hunt Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 156 over Hunt 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does SR 156 over Hunt Creek carry?
About 4,965 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 156 over Hunt Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m).
Who owns SR 156 over Hunt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.