US Bridges

SR 58 over Turtle Creek

Good

Sullivan County, Indiana · 02.82 E SR 63 · Structure no. 020750

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
874
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 58 over Turtle Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 58 over Turtle Creek in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 60 years old, older 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 874 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,451 by 2030. The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 58
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location02.82 E SR 63
RouteState Highway 58
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.03291, -87.53959
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length156 ft (47.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic874 (2004)
Projected traffic1,451 by 2030
Trucks10%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 58 over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SR 58 over Turtle 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 SR 58 over Turtle Creek carry?

About 874 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 58 over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 58 over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.