H-5 over First Creek
GoodMartin County, Indiana · 0.1 KM East of H-383 · Structure no. 1IN1945
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,350
- 2008 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Navy / Marines
About this bridge
H-5 over First Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying H-5 over First Creek in Martin County, Indiana. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 83 years old, older 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 3,350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was H-5 over First Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is H-5 over First 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does H-5 over First Creek carry?
About 3,350 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is H-5 over First Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns H-5 over First Creek?
It is owned by the Navy / Marines.