US Bridges

SR 58 over Branch Tipton Creek

Good

Jackson County, Indiana · 05.62 W SR 135 · Structure no. 080054

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
970
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 58 over Branch Tipton Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 58 over Branch Tipton Creek in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 970 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,166 by 2032. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 58
CrossesBranch Tipton Creek
Location05.62 W SR 135
RouteState Highway 58
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.9581, -86.22856
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic970 (2008)
Projected traffic1,166 by 2032
Trucks8%
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 Tipton Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

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

About 970 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 58 over Branch Tipton Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 58 over Branch Tipton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.