US Bridges

Route H-383 over First Creek

Fair

Martin County, Indiana · 1 KM South of Route H-140 · Structure no. 1IN3418

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2008 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Route H-383 over First Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route H-383 over First Creek in Martin County, Indiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesRoute H-383
CrossesFirst Creek
Location1 KM South of Route H-140
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.86852, -86.89188
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2008)
Projected traffic225 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$31,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route H-383 over First Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route H-383 over First 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Route H-383 over First Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Route H-383 over First Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Route H-383 over First Creek?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.