US Bridges

SR 58 over Bee Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Indiana · 02.80 W SR 135 · Structure no. 020980

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
831
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 58 over Bee Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 58 over Bee Creek in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 831 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2036. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR 58
CrossesBee Creek
Location02.80 W SR 135
RouteState Highway 58
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.95337, -86.17939
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic831 (2021)
Projected traffic870 by 2036
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Bee Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 58 over Bee 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 58 over Bee Creek carry?

About 831 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 58 over Bee Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 58 over Bee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.