US Bridges

I-69 SB over Branch Hurricane Creek

Good

Daviess County, Indiana · 00.14 N SR 257 · Structure no. 080236

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,905
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 SB over Branch Hurricane Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 SB over Branch Hurricane 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 7,905 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,795 by 2032. The structure is 243 ft (74.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-69 SB
CrossesBranch Hurricane Creek
Location00.14 N SR 257
RouteInterstate 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.63393, -87.12988
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length243 ft (74.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,905 (2010)
Projected traffic11,795 by 2032
Trucks28%
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 Branch Hurricane Creek built?

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

What condition is I-69 SB over Branch Hurricane 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 August 2024.

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

About 7,905 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I-69 SB over Branch Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 243 ft (74.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 SB over Branch Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.