US Bridges

SR 135 over Barnes Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Indiana · 01.88 N SR 252 · Structure no. 026710

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,202
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 135 over Barnes Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 135 over Barnes Creek in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 85 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 5 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 6,202 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,072 by 2031. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 135
CrossesBarnes Creek
Location01.88 N SR 252
RouteState Highway 135
CountyJohnson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.38429, -86.23451
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,202 (2004)
Projected traffic9,072 by 2031
Trucks10%
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 Barnes Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is SR 135 over Barnes 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 135 over Barnes Creek carry?

About 6,202 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 135 over Barnes Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 135 over Barnes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.