US Bridges

SR 135 over Unt S. Prong Stotts Cr.

Good

Johnson County, Indiana · SR 135 1.23 N SR 252 · Structure no. 026713

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 135 over Unt S. Prong Stotts Cr. is a concrete culvert carrying SR 135 over Unt S. Prong Stotts Cr. in Johnson 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 11,750 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,900 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 135
CrossesUnt S. Prong Stotts Cr.
LocationSR 135 1.23 N SR 252
RouteState Highway 135
CountyJohnson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.42972, -86.15811
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,750 (2022)
Projected traffic14,900 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Unt S. Prong Stotts Cr. built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 135 over Unt S. Prong Stotts Cr. 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 135 over Unt S. Prong Stotts Cr. carry?

About 11,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 135 over Unt S. Prong Stotts Cr.?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns SR 135 over Unt S. Prong Stotts Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.