US Bridges

SR 135 over Lick Run Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Indiana · 01.04 N of SR 11 · Structure no. 026350

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,225 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,766
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 135 over Lick Run Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 135 over Lick Run Creek in Harrison County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 55 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 4,766 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,359 by 2033. The structure is 1,225 ft (373.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 135
CrossesLick Run Creek
Location01.04 N of SR 11
RouteState Highway 135
CountyHarrison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.03838, -86.1864
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,225 ft (373.3 m)
Longest span161 ft (49 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,766 (2021)
Projected traffic4,359 by 2033
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 135 over Lick Run Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SR 135 over Lick Run 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 135 over Lick Run Creek carry?

About 4,766 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 135 over Lick Run Creek?

The structure is 1,225 ft (373.3 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 135 over Lick Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.