US Bridges

Route H58 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Martin County, Indiana · 2.5KM E of H45 · Structure no. 1IN1854

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Route H58 over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Route H58 over Turkey Creek in Martin County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2037. The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute H58
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location2.5KM E of H45
CountyMartin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.84511, -86.80369
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2015)
Projected traffic250 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNavy / Marines
Maintained byNavy / Marines
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$17,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route H58 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route H58 over Turkey 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Route H58 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Route H58 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Route H58 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.