US Bridges

I-65 SB over Little Potato Creek

Fair

Clinton County, Indiana · 01.82 S SR 28 · Structure no. 037430

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2019
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 SB over Little Potato Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-65 SB over Little Potato Creek in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 41% 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).

CarriesI-65 SB
CrossesLittle Potato Creek
Location01.82 S SR 28
RouteInterstate 65
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.24155, -86.63353
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,590 (2018)
Projected traffic54,380 by 2039
Trucks41%
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 Little Potato Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is I-65 SB 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 SB over Little Potato Creek carry?

About 44,590 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is I-65 SB 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 SB over Little Potato Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.