US Bridges

I-64 over Falling Run

Good

Floyd County, Indiana · 00.73 W SR 111 · Structure no. 034460

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65,848
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 over Falling Run is a concrete culvert carrying I-64 over Falling Run in Floyd County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 65,848 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 143,319 by 2031. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64
CrossesFalling Run
Location00.73 W SR 111
RouteInterstate 64
CountyFloyd County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.28695, -85.83091
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.9 m)
Roadway width135 ft (41.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,848 (2004)
Projected traffic143,319 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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-64 over Falling Run built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-64 over Falling Run 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-64 over Falling Run carry?

About 65,848 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-64 over Falling Run?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 over Falling Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.