US Bridges

SR 335 over Little Bear Creek

Fair

Washington County, Indiana · 04.62 N US 150 · Structure no. 031620

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
807
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 335 over Little Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 335 over Little Bear Creek in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 807 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2031. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 335
CrossesLittle Bear Creek
Location04.62 N US 150
RouteState Highway 335
CountyWashington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.43413, -86.02976
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic807 (2004)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 335 over Little Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 335 over Little Bear 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 335 over Little Bear Creek carry?

About 807 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 335 over Little Bear Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 335 over Little Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.