US Bridges

SR 145 over Branch Kraus Creek

Fair

Perry County, Indiana · 03.88 N SR 37 · Structure no. 027120

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
633
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 145 over Branch Kraus Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 145 over Branch Kraus Creek in Perry County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 633 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,052 by 2032. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 145
CrossesBranch Kraus Creek
Location03.88 N SR 37
RouteState Highway 145
CountyPerry County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.0539, -86.71168
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic633 (2004)
Projected traffic1,052 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 145 over Branch Kraus Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 145 over Branch Kraus 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 145 over Branch Kraus Creek carry?

About 633 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 145 over Branch Kraus Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 145 over Branch Kraus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.