US Bridges

SR 58 over Smothers Creek

Good

Daviess County, Indiana · 02.27 E SR 358 · Structure no. 020871

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,660
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 58 over Smothers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 58 over Smothers Creek in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 2,660 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,690 by 2036. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSR 58
CrossesSmothers Creek
Location02.27 E SR 358
RouteState Highway 58
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.8447, -87.04549
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,660 (2016)
Projected traffic2,690 by 2036
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Smothers Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 58 over Smothers 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 58 over Smothers Creek carry?

About 2,660 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SR 58 over Smothers Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 58 over Smothers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.