US Bridges

SR 135 over Kiper Creek

Good

Jackson County, Indiana · 02.49 N SR 58 · Structure no. 026530

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
567
2024 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 1983, so it is 42 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 567 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2044. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 135
CrossesKiper Creek
Location02.49 N SR 58
RouteState Highway 135
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.00209, -86.15168
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic567 (2024)
Projected traffic606 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

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 567 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 135 over Kiper Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 135 over Kiper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.