US Bridges

CR 580 West over Carpenter Creek

Fair

Jasper County, Indiana · 0.15 Miles N of CR 1800 S · Structure no. 3700034

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
276
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 580 West over Carpenter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 580 West over Carpenter Creek in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 276 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 394 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 580 West
CrossesCarpenter Creek
Location0.15 Miles N of CR 1800 S
RouteCounty Highway 159
CountyJasper County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.75351, -87.15367
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic276 (2022)
Projected traffic394 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 580 West over Carpenter Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 580 West over Carpenter 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 580 West over Carpenter Creek carry?

About 276 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 580 West over Carpenter Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 580 West over Carpenter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.