US Bridges

I-69 over Buck Creek

Good

Gibson County, Indiana · 02.75 N SR 64 · Structure no. 080128

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,595
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 over Buck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-69 over Buck 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 18,595 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,215 by 2030. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesI-69
CrossesBuck Creek
Location02.75 N SR 64
RouteInterstate 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.35579, -87.36932
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: 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 loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,595 (2010)
Projected traffic27,215 by 2030
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 over Buck Creek built?

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

What condition is I-69 over Buck 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 over Buck Creek carry?

About 18,595 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I-69 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m).

Who owns I-69 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.