US Bridges

SR 157 over Kelly Branch

Fair

Greene County, Indiana · 05.33 N SR 54 · Structure no. 027910

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,667
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 157 over Kelly Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 157 over Kelly Branch in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,667 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,767 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 157
CrossesKelly Branch
Location05.33 N SR 54
RouteState Highway 157
CountyGreene County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.09813, -86.91987
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,667 (2004)
Projected traffic2,767 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 157 over Kelly Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 157 over Kelly Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 157 over Kelly Branch carry?

About 1,667 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 157 over Kelly Branch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 157 over Kelly Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.