US 136 over Coal Creek
FairFountain County, Indiana · 00.65 W US 41 · Structure no. 026810
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 202 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,325
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 136 over Coal Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 136 over Coal Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 4,325 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,353 by 2032. The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 136 over Coal Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 136 over Coal 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 Coal Creek carry?
About 4,325 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 136 over Coal Creek?
The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns US 136 over Coal Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.