US Bridges

Route H-58 over Sulfur Creek

Fair

Martin County, Indiana · 200M E of H-162 · Structure no. 1IN1877

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Route H-58 over Sulfur Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Route H-58 over Sulfur 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2037. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRoute H-58
CrossesSulfur Creek
Location200M E of H-162
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.86122, -86.73933
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 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
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$15,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route H-58 over Sulfur Creek built?

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

What condition is Route H-58 over Sulfur 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 H-58 over Sulfur Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route H-58 over Sulfur Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Route H-58 over Sulfur Creek?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.