US Bridges

SR 135 over Pleasant Valley Creek

Good

Brown County, Indiana · 04.46 S SR 46 · Structure no. 026620

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,520
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 135 over Pleasant Valley Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 135 over Pleasant Valley Creek in Brown County, Indiana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 56 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 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 1,520 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,960 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 135
CrossesPleasant Valley Creek
Location04.46 S SR 46
RouteState Highway 135
CountyBrown County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.13707, -86.16239
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,520 (2018)
Projected traffic1,960 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

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 1,520 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 135 over Pleasant Valley Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 135 over Pleasant Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.