US Bridges

I-65 SB over Muddy Fork

Good

Clark County, Indiana · 02.38 N SR 311 · Structure no. 034790

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,446
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB over Muddy Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-65 SB over Muddy Fork in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 67 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 20,446 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,040 by 2035. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 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
CrossesMuddy Fork
Location02.38 N SR 311
RouteInterstate 65
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.42818, -85.76511
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,446 (2015)
Projected traffic24,040 by 2035
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure3
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 Muddy Fork built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is I-65 SB over Muddy Fork 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-65 SB over Muddy Fork carry?

About 20,446 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I-65 SB over Muddy Fork?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB over Muddy Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.