US Bridges

SR 135 over Little Salt Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Indiana · 00.02 S SR 58 · Structure no. 026490

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,396
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 135 over Little Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 135 over Little Salt 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 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 1,396 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,947 by 2031. The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 135
CrossesLittle Salt Creek
Location00.02 S SR 58
RouteState Highway 135
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.95515, -86.13087
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,396 (2004)
Projected traffic1,947 by 2031
Trucks10%
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 135 over Little Salt Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 135 over Little Salt 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 135 over Little Salt Creek carry?

About 1,396 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 135 over Little Salt Creek?

The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 135 over Little Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.