SR 56 over Branch Elk Creek
GoodWashington County, Indiana · 03.38 W SR 39 · Structure no. 020210
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,992
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 56 over Branch Elk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 56 over Branch Elk Creek in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 3,992 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,228 by 2030. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 56 over Branch Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 56 over Branch Elk 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does SR 56 over Branch Elk Creek carry?
About 3,992 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 56 over Branch Elk Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SR 56 over Branch Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.