US Bridges

SR 135 over Indian Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.33 S SR 252 · Structure no. 026700

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,892
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 135 over Indian Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 135 over Indian Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 92 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 3,892 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,330 by 2040. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 135
CrossesIndian Creek
Location00.33 S SR 252
RouteState Highway 135
CountyMorgan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.36691, -86.26144
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,892 (2022)
Projected traffic4,330 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible 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 Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is SR 135 over Indian 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 135 over Indian Creek carry?

About 3,892 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 135 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 135 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.