US Bridges

SR 135 over Pleasant Valley Creek

Good

Brown County, Indiana · 05.00 S SR 46 · Structure no. 026600

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,445
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 135 over Pleasant Valley Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 135 over Pleasant Valley Creek in Brown County, Indiana. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 40 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 1,445 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,848 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 135
CrossesPleasant Valley Creek
Location05.00 S SR 46
RouteState Highway 135
CountyBrown County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.13011, -86.15896
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,445 (2023)
Projected traffic1,848 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Pleasant Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is SR 135 over Pleasant Valley 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 Pleasant Valley Creek carry?

About 1,445 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 135 over Pleasant Valley Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 135 over Pleasant Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.