US Bridges

I-69 N Ramp to SR over Barn Branch Creek

Good

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.02 S SR 68 · Structure no. 076734

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 N Ramp to SR over Barn Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-69 N Ramp to SR over Barn Branch Creek in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesI-69 N Ramp to SR
CrossesBarn Branch Creek
Location00.02 S SR 68
RouteInterstate 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.19302, -87.4659
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2008)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2030
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 N Ramp to SR over Barn Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-69 N Ramp to SR over Barn Branch 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 N Ramp to SR over Barn Branch Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-69 N Ramp to SR over Barn Branch Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 N Ramp to SR over Barn Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.