US Bridges

Route H-290 over First Creek

Good

Martin County, Indiana · 100M E of H293 · Structure no. 1IN2154

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Route H-290 over First Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Route H-290 over First 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2037. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRoute H-290
CrossesFirst Creek
Location100M E of H293
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.89847, -86.78825
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2015)
Projected traffic500 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route H-290 over First Creek built?

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

What condition is Route H-290 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 Route H-290 over First Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Route H-290 over First Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Route H-290 over First Creek?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.