US Bridges

SR 258 over Indian Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Indiana · 03.67 W SR 11 · Structure no. 031010

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
498 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,490
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 258 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 258 over Indian Creek in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 41 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 3,490 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,650 by 2038. The structure is 498 ft (151.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 258
CrossesIndian Creek
Location03.67 W SR 11
RouteState Highway 258
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.97377, -85.95108
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length498 ft (151.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,490 (2018)
Projected traffic3,650 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is SR 258 over Indian 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 258 over Indian Creek carry?

About 3,490 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 258 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 498 ft (151.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 258 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.