US Bridges

I-69 NB over S Fork Prairie Creek

Good

Daviess County, Indiana · 04.96 N US 50 · Structure no. 080278

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
303 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 NB over S Fork Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-69 NB over S Fork Prairie 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,700 by 2030. The structure is 303 ft (92.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-69 NB
CrossesS Fork Prairie Creek
Location04.96 N US 50
RouteInterstate 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.72157, -87.09445
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length303 ft (92.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2010)
Projected traffic10,700 by 2030
Trucks23%
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 NB over S Fork Prairie Creek built?

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

What condition is I-69 NB over S Fork Prairie 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-69 NB over S Fork Prairie Creek carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-69 NB over S Fork Prairie Creek?

The structure is 303 ft (92.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 NB over S Fork Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.