US Bridges

I-69 SB over Veale Creek

Good

Daviess County, Indiana · 02.87 S SR 257 · Structure no. 080220

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,935
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 SB over Veale Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-69 SB over Veale Creek in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 8,935 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,050 by 2032. The structure is 250 ft (76.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-69 SB
CrossesVeale Creek
Location02.87 S SR 257
RouteInterstate 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.60625, -87.17118
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length250 ft (76.1 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,935 (2010)
Projected traffic13,050 by 2032
Trucks27%
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-69 SB over Veale Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-69 SB over Veale Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does I-69 SB over Veale Creek carry?

About 8,935 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I-69 SB over Veale Creek?

The structure is 250 ft (76.1 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 SB over Veale Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.