US Bridges

I-69 NB over Hurricane Creek

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Gibson County, Indiana · 04.10 N SR 64 · Structure no. 080134

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
149 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,278
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 NB over Hurricane Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying I-69 NB over Hurricane 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 9,278 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,608 by 2030. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-69 NB
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location04.10 N SR 64
RouteInterstate 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.36926, -87.35141
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,278 (2010)
Projected traffic13,608 by 2030
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 NB over Hurricane Creek built?

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

What condition is I-69 NB over Hurricane 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 NB over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 9,278 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I-69 NB over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 NB over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.