US Bridges

SR 135 over Little Buck Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 01.46 S I-465 · Structure no. 026740

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,014
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 135 over Little Buck Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 135 over Little Buck Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 57 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 22,014 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2039. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 135
CrossesLittle Buck Creek
Location01.46 S I-465
RouteState Highway 135
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.68018, -86.15859
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,014 (2021)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is SR 135 over Little Buck 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 135 over Little Buck Creek carry?

About 22,014 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 135 over Little Buck Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns SR 135 over Little Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.