US Bridges

US 136 over Hannah Creek

Fair

Fountain County, Indiana · 01.81 E SR 341 · Structure no. 026820

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,791
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 136 over Hannah Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 136 over Hannah Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 1,791 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,294 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 136
CrossesHannah Creek
Location01.81 E SR 341
RouteU.S. Route 136
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.09775, -87.11679
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,791 (2021)
Projected traffic3,294 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Hannah Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 136 over Hannah 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 136 over Hannah Creek carry?

About 1,791 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 136 over Hannah Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 136 over Hannah Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.