US Bridges

SR 58 (sr 135) over Kiper Creek

Good

Jackson County, Indiana · 00.44 W SR 135 · Structure no. 021005

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,563
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 58 (sr 135) over Kiper Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 58 (sr 135) over Kiper Creek in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,563 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,739 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 58 (sr 135)
CrossesKiper Creek
Location00.44 W SR 135
RouteState Highway 58
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.96616, -86.13351
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,563 (2022)
Projected traffic1,739 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 SR 58 (sr 135) over Kiper Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 58 (sr 135) over Kiper 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 58 (sr 135) over Kiper Creek carry?

About 1,563 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 58 (sr 135) over Kiper Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 58 (sr 135) over Kiper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.