US Bridges

Indian Springs RD over Sulphur Creek

Good

Martin County, Indiana · 0.56 N of Bear Hill Road · Structure no. 5100073

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Springs RD over Sulphur Creek is a steel 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 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 34 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesIndian Springs RD
CrossesSulphur Creek
Location0.56 N of Bear Hill Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.78206, -86.76484
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2007)
Projected traffic46 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2022 estimate)
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 34 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Indian Springs RD over Sulphur Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Springs RD over Sulphur Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.