I-265 WB over Jacobs Creek
FairFloyd County, Indiana · 00.79 E SR 311 · Structure no. 049610
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 167 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,972
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-265 WB over Jacobs Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-265 WB over Jacobs Creek in Floyd County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 53 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 31,972 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,513 by 2033. The structure is 167 ft (50.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-265 WB over Jacobs Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is I-265 WB over Jacobs Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does I-265 WB over Jacobs Creek carry?
About 31,972 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I-265 WB over Jacobs Creek?
The structure is 167 ft (50.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-265 WB over Jacobs Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.