US Bridges

SR 64 over Bruner Creek

Good

Dubois County, Indiana · 01.55 E US 231 · Structure no. 022980

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,541
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 64 over Bruner Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 64 over Bruner Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5,541 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,197 by 2030. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 64
CrossesBruner Creek
Location01.55 E US 231
RouteState Highway 64
CountyDubois County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.29913, -86.92707
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,541 (2004)
Projected traffic9,197 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 64 over Bruner Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 64 over Bruner 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 64 over Bruner Creek carry?

About 5,541 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 64 over Bruner Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 64 over Bruner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.