US Bridges

I-69 SB over N Fork Prairie Creek

Good

Daviess County, Indiana · 06.67 N US 50 · Structure no. 080284

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
219 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,550
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 SB over N Fork Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-69 SB over N Fork Prairie Creek in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 7,550 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,722 by 2030. The structure is 219 ft (66.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-69 SB
CrossesN Fork Prairie Creek
Location06.67 N US 50
RouteInterstate 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.74614, -87.09387
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 rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length219 ft (66.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,550 (2010)
Projected traffic10,722 by 2030
Trucks38%
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 N Fork Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-69 SB over N 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does I-69 SB over N Fork Prairie Creek carry?

About 7,550 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is I-69 SB over N Fork Prairie Creek?

The structure is 219 ft (66.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 SB over N Fork Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.