US Bridges

I-69 SB over Little Black Creek

Good

Grant County, Indiana · 01.72 S SR 5 · Structure no. 039860

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,329
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 SB over Little Black Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-69 SB over Little Black Creek in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 62 years old, older 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 14,329 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,488 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-69 SB
CrossesLittle Black Creek
Location01.72 S SR 5
RouteInterstate 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.64546, -85.51051
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating74.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,329 (2021)
Projected traffic20,488 by 2032
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SB over Little Black Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is I-69 SB over Little Black 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-69 SB over Little Black Creek carry?

About 14,329 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is I-69 SB over Little Black Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 SB over Little Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.