US Bridges

US 50 (sr 135) over E Fk White River Ovfl

Fair

Jackson County, Indiana · 01.30 E SR 135 · Structure no. 018560

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
464 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
6,667
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 (sr 135) over E Fk White River Ovfl is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 (sr 135) over E Fk White River Ovfl in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 35 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 6,667 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,114 by 2036. The structure is 464 ft (141.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS 50 (sr 135)
CrossesE Fk White River Ovfl
Location01.30 E SR 135
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.88064, -86.08907
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length464 ft (141.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,667 (2015)
Projected traffic9,114 by 2036
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 50 (sr 135) over E Fk White River Ovfl built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is US 50 (sr 135) over E Fk White River Ovfl 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 50 (sr 135) over E Fk White River Ovfl carry?

About 6,667 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 50 (sr 135) over E Fk White River Ovfl?

The structure is 464 ft (141.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 (sr 135) over E Fk White River Ovfl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.