US Bridges

SR 135 over Little Beanblossom Creek

Fair

Brown County, Indiana · 01.71 N SR 45 · Structure no. 026670

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
123 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,730
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 135 over Little Beanblossom Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 135 over Little Beanblossom Creek in Brown County, Indiana. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 92 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,730 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,260 by 2035. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 135
CrossesLittle Beanblossom Creek
Location01.71 N SR 45
RouteState Highway 135
CountyBrown County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.29013, -86.25722
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating80.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,730 (2015)
Projected traffic4,260 by 2035
Trucks3%
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

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 Little Beanblossom Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR 135 over Little Beanblossom Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 135 over Little Beanblossom Creek carry?

About 3,730 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 135 over Little Beanblossom Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 135 over Little Beanblossom Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.