US Bridges

SR 58 over Branch Bee Creek

Good

Jackson County, Indiana · 02.95 W SR 135 · Structure no. 080746

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
640
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 58 over Branch Bee Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 58 over Branch Bee Creek in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2036. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 58
CrossesBranch Bee Creek
Location02.95 W SR 135
RouteState Highway 58
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.95295, -86.18185
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2013)
Projected traffic640 by 2036
Trucks4%
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 Bee Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

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

About 640 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 58 over Branch Bee Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 58 over Branch Bee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.