US Bridges

I-69 NB over Trib N Fork Prairie Cree

Good

Daviess County, Indiana · 06.86 S SR 58 · Structure no. 080306

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

About this bridge

I-69 NB over Trib N Fork Prairie Cree is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying I-69 NB over Trib N Fork Prairie Cree 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 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,723 by 2030. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-69 NB
CrossesTrib N Fork Prairie Cree
Location06.86 S SR 58
RouteInterstate 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.75117, -87.08943
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 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 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 traffic10,723 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 Trib N Fork Prairie Cree built?

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

What condition is I-69 NB over Trib N Fork Prairie Cree 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 NB over Trib N Fork Prairie Cree carry?

About 7,550 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-69 NB over Trib N Fork Prairie Cree?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 NB over Trib N Fork Prairie Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.