US Bridges

I-69 SB over Unt Veale Creek

Good

Daviess County, Indiana · 00.29 S SR 257 · Structure no. 080256

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,900
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 SB over Unt Veale Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying I-69 SB over Unt 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2030. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-69 SB
CrossesUnt Veale Creek
Location00.29 S SR 257
RouteInterstate 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.62308, -87.1519
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2010)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2030
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 Unt Veale Creek built?

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

What condition is I-69 SB over Unt 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 Unt Veale Creek carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I-69 SB over Unt Veale Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 SB over Unt Veale Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.