US Bridges

Spout Springs Road over Beaver Creek

Fair

Martin County, Indiana · 0.91 S of US 50 · Structure no. 5100031

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spout Springs Road over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Spout Springs Road over Beaver Creek in Martin County, Indiana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 5 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 822 by 2032. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSpout Springs Road
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.91 S of US 50
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMartin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.65718, -86.80347
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2007)
Projected traffic822 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$750,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spout Springs Road over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spout Springs Road over Beaver 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Spout Springs Road over Beaver Creek carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Spout Springs Road over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Spout Springs Road over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.