US Bridges

US 136 over Spring Creek

Fair

Warren County, Indiana · 01.31 W SR 63 · Structure no. 026770

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,113
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 136 over Spring Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 136 over Spring Creek in Warren County, Indiana. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 102 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 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 3,113 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,827 by 2034. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 136
CrossesSpring Creek
Location01.31 W SR 63
RouteU.S. Route 136
CountyWarren County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.14195, -87.47157
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating97.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,113 (2021)
Projected traffic10,827 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 US 136 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is US 136 over Spring 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 136 over Spring Creek carry?

About 3,113 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 136 over Spring Creek?

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

Who owns US 136 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.