US Bridges

SR 135 over Branch Kiper Creek

Good

Jackson County, Indiana · 02.68 N SR 58 · Structure no. 026535

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
565
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 135 over Branch Kiper Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 135 over Branch 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 565 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 604 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 135
CrossesBranch Kiper Creek
Location02.68 N SR 58
RouteState Highway 135
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.00382, -86.15416
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 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 rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic565 (2023)
Projected traffic604 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 Branch 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 Branch 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 Branch Kiper Creek carry?

About 565 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 135 over Branch Kiper Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 135 over Branch Kiper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.