US Bridges

I-69 SB over Killbuck Creek

Poor

Delaware County, Indiana · 00.93 N SR 332 · Structure no. 039460

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,852
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 SB over Killbuck Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 SB over Killbuck Creek in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 62 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 14,852 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2041. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-69 SB
CrossesKillbuck Creek
Location00.93 N SR 332
RouteInterstate 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.23272, -85.55802
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,852 (2021)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2041
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 Killbuck Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is I-69 SB over Killbuck Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does I-69 SB over Killbuck Creek carry?

About 14,852 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is I-69 SB over Killbuck Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 SB over Killbuck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.