US Bridges

Indian Springs RD over Sulphur Creek

Good

Martin County, Indiana · 1.19 N of SR 450 · Structure no. 5100071

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Springs RD over Sulphur Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Indian Springs RD over Sulphur Creek in Martin County, Indiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 63 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2032. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesIndian Springs RD
CrossesSulphur Creek
Location1.19 N of SR 450
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.77424, -86.76507
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2007)
Projected traffic72 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Indian Springs RD over Sulphur Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Springs RD over Sulphur 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Indian Springs RD over Sulphur Creek carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Indian Springs RD over Sulphur Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Springs RD over Sulphur Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.