US Bridges

SR 58 over Branch Bee Creek

Good

Jackson County, Indiana · 03.75 W SR 135 · Structure no. 020961

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
976
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 58 over Branch Bee Creek is a prestressed concrete culvert carrying SR 58 over Branch Bee Creek in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 976 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,165 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 58
CrossesBranch Bee Creek
Location03.75 W SR 135
RouteState Highway 58
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.95831, -86.19458
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic976 (2009)
Projected traffic1,165 by 2032
Trucks4%
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 Branch Bee Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 58 over Branch Bee 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 Bee Creek carry?

About 976 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 58 over Branch Bee Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 58 over Branch Bee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.