US Bridges

SR 135 over Turkey Pen Creek

Good

Johnson County, Indiana · 05.43 N SR 144 · Structure no. 080044

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,961
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 135 over Turkey Pen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 135 over Turkey Pen Creek in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 26,961 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,758 by 2030. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR 135
CrossesTurkey Pen Creek
Location05.43 N SR 144
RouteState Highway 135
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.59852, -86.15903
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,961 (2004)
Projected traffic55,758 by 2030
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Turkey Pen Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 135 over Turkey Pen 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 135 over Turkey Pen Creek carry?

About 26,961 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 135 over Turkey Pen Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns SR 135 over Turkey Pen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.