US Bridges

I-69 NB over First Creek

Good

Daviess County, Indiana · 04.00 S US 231 · Structure no. 080334

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
820 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,837
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 NB over First Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-69 NB over First 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 6,837 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,605 by 2030. The structure is 820 ft (249.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-69 NB
CrossesFirst Creek
Location04.00 S US 231
RouteInterstate 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.89866, -86.99157
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 inspectionFebruary 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 rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length820 ft (249.8 m)
Longest span135 ft (41 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,837 (2010)
Projected traffic9,605 by 2030
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 First Creek built?

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

What condition is I-69 NB over First 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I-69 NB over First Creek carry?

About 6,837 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-69 NB over First Creek?

The structure is 820 ft (249.8 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 NB over First Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.