H-156 over Sulphur Creek
GoodMartin County, Indiana · 0.1 KM West of H-164 · Structure no. 1IN3434
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2008 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Navy / Marines
About this bridge
H-156 over Sulphur Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying H-156 over Sulphur Creek in Martin County, Indiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was H-156 over Sulphur Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is H-156 over Sulphur 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does H-156 over Sulphur Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is H-156 over Sulphur Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns H-156 over Sulphur Creek?
It is owned by the Navy / Marines.