US Bridges

SR 135 over Kiper Creek

Good

Jackson County, Indiana · 02.72 N SR 58 · Structure no. 026541

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
470
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 135 over Kiper Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 135 over Kiper Creek in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 470 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 135
CrossesKiper Creek
Location02.72 N SR 58
RouteState Highway 135
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.00447, -86.15432
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2020)
Projected traffic470 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 2022, making it 3 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 470 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 135 over Kiper Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 135 over Kiper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.