US Bridges

I-69 Drs to 6857 over Barn Branch Creek

Good

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.15 N SR 68 · Structure no. 080070

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
355
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 Drs to 6857 over Barn Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 Drs to 6857 over Barn Branch Creek in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 355 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 547 by 2034. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesI-69 Drs to 6857
CrossesBarn Branch Creek
Location00.15 N SR 68
RouteInterstate 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.19682, -87.4687
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic355 (2008)
Projected traffic547 by 2034
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Drs to 6857 over Barn Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-69 Drs to 6857 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I-69 Drs to 6857 over Barn Branch Creek carry?

About 355 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-69 Drs to 6857 over Barn Branch Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 Drs to 6857 over Barn Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.