US Bridges

SR 55 over Big Pine Creek

Fair

Warren County, Indiana · 00.03 N US 41 · Structure no. 019741

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
331 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,560
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 55 over Big Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 55 over Big Pine Creek in Warren County, Indiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 2,560 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,040 by 2034. The structure is 331 ft (101 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 55
CrossesBig Pine Creek
Location00.03 N US 41
RouteState Highway 55
CountyWarren County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.30388, -87.26303
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length331 ft (101 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,560 (2014)
Projected traffic3,040 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 55 over Big Pine Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 55 over Big Pine 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 55 over Big Pine Creek carry?

About 2,560 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 55 over Big Pine Creek?

The structure is 331 ft (101 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 55 over Big Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.