SR 159 over Spencer Creek
GoodSullivan County, Indiana · 06.37 S SR 54 · Structure no. 028070
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 69 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,074
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 159 over Spencer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 159 over Spencer Creek in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,074 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,783 by 2032. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 SR 159 over Spencer Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 159 over 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does SR 159 over Spencer Creek carry?
About 1,074 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 159 over Spencer Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns SR 159 over Spencer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.