I-65 NB over Little Potato Creek
FairClinton County, Indiana · 01.82 S SR 28 · Structure no. 037420
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 89 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 44,590
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-65 NB over Little Potato Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-65 NB over Little Potato Creek in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 56 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 44,590 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,380 by 2039. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-65 NB over Little Potato Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is I-65 NB over Little Potato 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does I-65 NB over Little Potato Creek carry?
About 44,590 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.
How long is I-65 NB over Little Potato Creek?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-65 NB over Little Potato Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.