US Bridges

SR 58 over Branch White Creek

Good

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 06.64 W I-65 · Structure no. 021090

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,505
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 58 over Branch White Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 58 over Branch White Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 58 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 2,505 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,391 by 2031. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR 58
CrossesBranch White Creek
Location06.64 W I-65
RouteState Highway 58
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.08377, -86.03721
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,505 (2004)
Projected traffic4,391 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 58 over Branch White Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SR 58 over Branch White 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 58 over Branch White Creek carry?

About 2,505 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 58 over Branch White Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 58 over Branch White Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.