US Bridges

I-64 Ebl over Turkey Fork

Fair

Crawford County, Indiana · 02.79 W SR 66 · Structure no. 034100

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,160
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 Ebl over Turkey Fork is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 Ebl over Turkey Fork in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 52 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 8,160 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,779 by 2034. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-64 Ebl
CrossesTurkey Fork
Location02.79 W SR 66
RouteInterstate 64
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.23908, -86.40683
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,160 (2004)
Projected traffic14,779 by 2034
Trucks10%
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-64 Ebl over Turkey Fork built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is I-64 Ebl over Turkey Fork 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-64 Ebl over Turkey Fork carry?

About 8,160 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-64 Ebl over Turkey Fork?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 Ebl over Turkey Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.