US Bridges

SR 135 over Kiper Creek

Good

Jackson County, Indiana · 01.56 N SR 58 · Structure no. 026510

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
563
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 135 over Kiper Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 135 over Kiper Creek in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 43 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 563 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 602 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 135
CrossesKiper Creek
Location01.56 N SR 58
RouteState Highway 135
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.99081, -86.14208
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic563 (2022)
Projected traffic602 by 2042
Trucks11%
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 Kiper Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 135 over Kiper Creek carry?

About 563 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 135 over Kiper Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 135 over Kiper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.