US Bridges

US 136 over West Fk Big Walnut Creek

Good

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.67 E SR 75 · Structure no. 026900

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,703
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 136 over West Fk Big Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 136 over West Fk Big Walnut Creek in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5,703 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,081 by 2034. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 136
CrossesWest Fk Big Walnut Creek
Location00.67 E SR 75
RouteU.S. Route 136
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.9208, -86.61614
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,703 (2021)
Projected traffic4,081 by 2034
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 West Fk Big Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 136 over West Fk Big Walnut 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 136 over West Fk Big Walnut Creek carry?

About 5,703 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 136 over West Fk Big Walnut Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 136 over West Fk Big Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.