US Bridges

US 136 over East Fork Coal Creek

Good

Fountain County, Indiana · 01.97 W SR 25 · Structure no. 026831

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,080
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 136 over East Fork Coal Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US 136 over East Fork Coal Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,080 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,294 by 2032. The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 136
CrossesEast Fork Coal Creek
Location01.97 W SR 25
RouteU.S. Route 136
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.09113, -87.10355
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length108 ft (32.8 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,080 (2020)
Projected traffic3,294 by 2032
Trucks3%
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 East Fork Coal Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 136 over East Fork Coal 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 136 over East Fork Coal Creek carry?

About 2,080 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 136 over East Fork Coal Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 136 over East Fork Coal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.