I-65 SB over Mutton Creek Ditch
GoodJackson County, Indiana · 01.00 N US 31 · Structure no. 035170
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 323 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,638
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-65 SB over Mutton Creek Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 SB over Mutton Creek Ditch in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 69 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 17,638 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,620 by 2043. The structure is 323 ft (98.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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-65 SB over Mutton Creek Ditch built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is I-65 SB over Mutton Creek Ditch 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does I-65 SB over Mutton Creek Ditch carry?
About 17,638 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.
How long is I-65 SB over Mutton Creek Ditch?
The structure is 323 ft (98.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-65 SB over Mutton Creek Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.