US Bridges

SR 135 over Little Salt Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Indiana · 05.16 N SR 58 · Structure no. 026560

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
71
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 135 over Little Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 135 over Little Salt Creek in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 56 years old, older 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 71 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 889 by 2041. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 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
Location05.16 N SR 58
RouteState Highway 135
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.03766, -86.1494
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2020)
Projected traffic889 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

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 71 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 135 over Little Salt Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 135 over Little Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.