US Bridges

SR 58 over Tipton Creek

Good

Jackson County, Indiana · 05.39 W SR 135 · Structure no. 020950

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
645
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 58 over Tipton Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 58 over Tipton Creek in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 645 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,076 by 2031. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 58
CrossesTipton Creek
Location05.39 W SR 135
RouteState Highway 58
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.95811, -86.22429
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic645 (2004)
Projected traffic1,076 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Tipton Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 58 over Tipton 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 Tipton Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 58 over Tipton Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 58 over Tipton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.