I-64 EB over Brush Heap Creek
FairHarrison County, Indiana · 02.43 E SR 135 · Structure no. 034270
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 145 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,403
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-64 EB over Brush Heap Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 EB over Brush Heap Creek in Harrison County, Indiana. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 15,403 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,065 by 2041. The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-64 EB over Brush Heap Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is I-64 EB 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 EB over Brush Heap Creek carry?
About 15,403 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I-64 EB over Brush Heap Creek?
The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-64 EB over Brush Heap Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.