US Bridges

H-58 over Little Sulphur Creek

Good

Martin County, Indiana · 1.5 KM East of H-270 · Structure no. 1IN3366

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2008 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

H-58 over Little Sulphur Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying H-58 over Little Sulphur Creek in Martin County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesH-58
CrossesLittle Sulphur Creek
Location1.5 KM East of H-270
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.85294, -86.72153
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 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 rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2008)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$4,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was H-58 over Little Sulphur Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is H-58 over Little Sulphur 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 2024.

How much traffic does H-58 over Little Sulphur Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is H-58 over Little Sulphur Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns H-58 over Little Sulphur Creek?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.