US Bridges

Deep Cut Connector over Beaver Creek

Fair

Martin County, Indiana · 0.02 S of US 50 · Structure no. 5100068

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deep Cut Connector over Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Deep Cut Connector over Beaver Creek in Martin County, Indiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 63 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2033. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDeep Cut Connector
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.02 S of US 50
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMartin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.68338, -86.73898
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2013)
Projected traffic76 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Deep Cut Connector over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deep Cut Connector 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 Deep Cut Connector over Beaver Creek carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Deep Cut Connector over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Deep Cut Connector over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.