US Bridges

SR 58 over Town Branch

Fair

Greene County, Indiana · 01.63 E SR 45 · Structure no. 020875

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,140
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 58 over Town Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 58 over Town Branch in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 82 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 3,140 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,348 by 2030. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 58
CrossesTown Branch
Location01.63 E SR 45
RouteState Highway 58
CountyGreene County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.92113, -86.72678
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,140 (2004)
Projected traffic4,348 by 2030
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 58 over Town Branch built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SR 58 over Town Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 58 over Town Branch carry?

About 3,140 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 58 over Town Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns SR 58 over Town Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.