US Bridges

I-65 SB over Small Creek

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Bartholomew County, Indiana · 02.16 S SR 58 · Structure no. 035450

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,999
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB over Small Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-65 SB over Small Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 65 years old, older 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 19,999 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,155 by 2039. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 SB
CrossesSmall Creek
Location02.16 S SR 58
RouteInterstate 65
CountyBartholomew County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.10446, -85.94852
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,999 (2022)
Projected traffic17,155 by 2039
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-65 SB over Small Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is I-65 SB over Small 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-65 SB over Small Creek carry?

About 19,999 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is I-65 SB over Small Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB over Small Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.