US Bridges

Route H-383 over Culpepper Branch

Fair

Martin County, Indiana · 0.1 KM South of H-5 · Structure no. 1IN3410

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2008 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Route H-383 over Culpepper Branch is a concrete frame carrying Route H-383 over Culpepper Branch in Martin County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute H-383
CrossesCulpepper Branch
Location0.1 KM South of H-5
CountyMartin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.88404, -86.87607
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2008)
Projected traffic140 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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$20,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route H-383 over Culpepper Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route H-383 over Culpepper Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Route H-383 over Culpepper Branch carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Route H-383 over Culpepper Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Route H-383 over Culpepper Branch?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.