US Bridges

US 136 over Graham Creek

Fair

Fountain County, Indiana · 01.74 W I-74 · Structure no. 026800

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,505
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 136 over Graham Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 136 over Graham Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 70 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 5 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 5,505 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,723 by 2032. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 136
CrossesGraham Creek
Location01.74 W I-74
RouteU.S. Route 136
CountyFountain County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.13205, -87.35269
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,505 (2021)
Projected traffic4,723 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 US 136 over Graham Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is US 136 over Graham 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 136 over Graham Creek carry?

About 5,505 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 136 over Graham Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 136 over Graham Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.