US Bridges

SR 45SR 58 over Branch Doans Creek

Fair

Greene County, Indiana · 1.10 N US 231 · Structure no. 016820

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,645
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 45SR 58 over Branch Doans Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 45SR 58 over Branch Doans Creek in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 2,645 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,664 by 2034. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 45SR 58
CrossesBranch Doans Creek
Location1.10 N US 231
RouteState Highway 45
CountyGreene County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.91822, -86.90271
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,645 (2004)
Projected traffic3,664 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 45SR 58 over Branch Doans Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 45SR 58 over Branch Doans 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 45SR 58 over Branch Doans Creek carry?

About 2,645 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 45SR 58 over Branch Doans Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 45SR 58 over Branch Doans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.