US Bridges

SR 58 over Br S Fork Salt Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Indiana · 00.81 W SR 135 · Structure no. 021000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,088
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 58 over Br S Fork Salt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 58 over Br S Fork Salt Creek in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,088 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,829 by 2033. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR 58
CrossesBr S Fork Salt Creek
Location00.81 W SR 135
RouteState Highway 58
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.95558, -86.14595
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,088 (2004)
Projected traffic1,829 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 Br S Fork Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 58 over Br S Fork Salt 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 Br S Fork Salt Creek carry?

About 1,088 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 58 over Br S Fork Salt Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 58 over Br S Fork Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.