Deep Cut Lake Road over Beaver Creek
PoorPosted for loadMartin County, Indiana · 0.16 S of SR 650 · Structure no. 5100021
- Built
- 1890
- 135 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 63
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Deep Cut Lake Road over Beaver Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Deep Cut Lake Road over Beaver Creek in Martin County, Indiana. It was built in 1890 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 135 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 63 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2032. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Deep Cut Lake Road over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Deep Cut Lake Road over Beaver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Deep Cut Lake Road over Beaver Creek carry?
About 63 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Deep Cut Lake Road over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Deep Cut Lake Road over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.