US Bridges

Route H-255 over Seed Tick Creek

Good

Martin County, Indiana · 0.40 KM East of Rt. H-235 · Structure no. 1IN3476

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Route H-255 over Seed Tick Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route H-255 over Seed Tick Creek in Martin County, Indiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2037. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute H-255
CrossesSeed Tick Creek
Location0.40 KM East of Rt. H-235
CountyMartin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.76141, -86.88956
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2015)
Projected traffic270 by 2037
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$29,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route H-255 over Seed Tick Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route H-255 over Seed Tick 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-255 over Seed Tick Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Route H-255 over Seed Tick Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Route H-255 over Seed Tick Creek?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.