US Bridges

SR 258 over Beatty Walker Ditch

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Jackson County, Indiana · 06.10 E SR 58 · Structure no. 031000

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,842
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 258 over Beatty Walker Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 258 over Beatty Walker Ditch in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 46 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 2,842 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,971 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 258
CrossesBeatty Walker Ditch
Location06.10 E SR 58
RouteState Highway 258
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.97947, -86.00498
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,842 (2023)
Projected traffic2,971 by 2043
Trucks9%
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 258 over Beatty Walker Ditch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is SR 258 over Beatty Walker Ditch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 258 over Beatty Walker Ditch carry?

About 2,842 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 258 over Beatty Walker Ditch?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 258 over Beatty Walker Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.