US Bridges

SR 158 over Br Indian Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Indiana · 06.13 W SR 458 · Structure no. 028030

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,997
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 158 over Br Indian Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 158 over Br Indian Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 57 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 5 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 1,997 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,315 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 158
CrossesBr Indian Creek
Location06.13 W SR 458
RouteState Highway 158
CountyLawrence County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.85835, -86.64346
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,997 (2004)
Projected traffic3,315 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 158 over Br Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is SR 158 over Br Indian 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 158 over Br Indian Creek carry?

About 1,997 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 158 over Br Indian Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 158 over Br Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.