US Bridges

I-64 over Brush Heap Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Indiana · 02.12 E SR 135 · Structure no. 034250

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,390
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 over Brush Heap Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-64 over Brush Heap Creek in Harrison County, Indiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30,390 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,132 by 2031. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64
CrossesBrush Heap Creek
Location02.12 E SR 135
RouteInterstate 64
CountyHarrison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.24431, -86.09295
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating97.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,390 (2004)
Projected traffic60,132 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-64 over Brush Heap Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-64 over Brush Heap Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does I-64 over Brush Heap Creek carry?

About 30,390 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-64 over Brush Heap Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 over Brush Heap Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.