US Bridges

SR 58 over Black Creek

Good

Knox County, Indiana · 00.02 E SR 59 · Structure no. 076574

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 58 over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 58 over Black Creek in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,240 by 2030. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 58
CrossesBlack Creek
Location00.02 E SR 59
RouteState Highway 58
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.87738, -87.18714
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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2008)
Projected traffic2,240 by 2030
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

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 Black Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 58 over Black 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 Black Creek carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 58 over Black Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 58 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.