US Bridges

I-65 over Prairie Creek

Good

Boone County, Indiana · 02.27 S SR 39 · Structure no. 076838

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
73,132
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 over Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-65 over Prairie Creek in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 73,132 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 122,867 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 146 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location02.27 S SR 39
RouteInterstate 65
CountyBoone County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.01613, -86.43616
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width146 ft (44.4 m)
Roadway width114 ft (34.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73,132 (2021)
Projected traffic122,867 by 2032
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-65 over Prairie 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-65 over Prairie Creek carry?

About 73,132 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is I-65 over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 146 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.