US Bridges

I-65 SB over Blue Lick Creek

Fair

Clark County, Indiana · 02.68 S SR 160 · Structure no. 034860

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,765
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB over Blue Lick Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 SB over Blue Lick Creek in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 20,765 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,132 by 2030. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 SB
CrossesBlue Lick Creek
Location02.68 S SR 160
RouteInterstate 65
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.50167, -85.77097
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,765 (2004)
Projected traffic39,132 by 2030
Trucks32%
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-65 SB over Blue Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is I-65 SB over Blue Lick 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-65 SB over Blue Lick Creek carry?

About 20,765 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is I-65 SB over Blue Lick Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB over Blue Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.