US Bridges

Route H-165 over Sulphur Creek

Fair

Martin County, Indiana · 30 M West of H-162 · Structure no. 1IN3419

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2008 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Route H-165 over Sulphur Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route H-165 over Sulphur 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute H-165
CrossesSulphur Creek
Location30 M West of H-162
CountyMartin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.88938, -86.73461
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2008)
Projected traffic225 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$28,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route H-165 over Sulphur Creek built?

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

What condition is Route H-165 over Sulphur 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Route H-165 over Sulphur Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Route H-165 over Sulphur Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Route H-165 over Sulphur Creek?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.