I-865 WB over Fishback Creek
FairBoone County, Indiana · 01.33 E I-65 · Structure no. 051250
- 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 WB over Fishback Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-865 WB 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).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 I-865 WB 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 WB 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 WB over Fishback Creek carry?
About 17,056 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is I-865 WB 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 WB over Fishback Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.