US Bridges

SR 58 over Branch Maria Creek

Good

Knox County, Indiana · 01.24 W SR 159 · Structure no. 020811

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,220
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 58 over Branch Maria Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 58 over Branch Maria Creek in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,220 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,290 by 2035. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 58
CrossesBranch Maria Creek
Location01.24 W SR 159
RouteState Highway 58
CountyKnox County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.87744, -87.32112
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,220 (2015)
Projected traffic1,290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Maria Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 58 over Branch Maria 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 58 over Branch Maria Creek carry?

About 1,220 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 58 over Branch Maria Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 58 over Branch Maria Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.