US Bridges

SR 159 over Branch Spencer Creek

Good

Sullivan County, Indiana · 06.76 S SR 54 · Structure no. 028061

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 159 over Branch Spencer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 159 over Branch Spencer Creek in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 159
CrossesBranch Spencer Creek
Location06.76 S SR 54
RouteState Highway 159
CountySullivan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.97134, -87.26
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2022)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 159 over Branch Spencer Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 159 over Branch Spencer 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 159 over Branch Spencer Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 159 over Branch Spencer Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 159 over Branch Spencer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.