US Bridges

I-865 EB over Fishback Creek

Fair

Boone County, Indiana · 01.33 E I-65 · Structure no. 051240

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,056
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-865 EB over Fishback Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-865 EB over Fishback Creek in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 54 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 17,056 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,360 by 2038. The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-865 EB
CrossesFishback Creek
Location01.33 E I-65
RouteInterstate 865
CountyBoone County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.9316, -86.32457
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,056 (2018)
Projected traffic24,360 by 2038
Trucks25%
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-865 EB over Fishback Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is I-865 EB over Fishback 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-865 EB over Fishback Creek carry?

About 17,056 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-865 EB over Fishback Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-865 EB over Fishback Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.