US Bridges

I-65 over Mill Creek

Good

Clark County, Indiana · 00.95 N SR 62X · Structure no. 034620

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62,442
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-65 over Mill Creek in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 73 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 62,442 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 133,357 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 280 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65
CrossesMill Creek
Location00.95 N SR 62X
RouteInterstate 65
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.29169, -85.75782
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating100 US tons
Inventory rating97.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width280 ft (85.4 m)
Roadway width230 ft (70.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,442 (2004)
Projected traffic133,357 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure13
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is I-65 over Mill 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 December 2023.

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

About 62,442 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-65 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m) and a deck 280 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.