US Bridges

SR 135 over Hamilton Creek

Good

Brown County, Indiana · 09.45 N SR 58 · Structure no. 026570

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 135 over Hamilton Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 135 over Hamilton Creek in Brown County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2036. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 135
CrossesHamilton Creek
Location09.45 N SR 58
RouteState Highway 135
CountyBrown County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.08255, -86.1687
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2014)
Projected traffic150 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 135 over Hamilton Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 135 over Hamilton 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 135 over Hamilton Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 135 over Hamilton Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 135 over Hamilton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.