US Bridges

I-65 SB over Br Mutton Creek Ditch

Fair

Jackson County, Indiana · 01.82 N US 50 · Structure no. 035270

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,828
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB over Br Mutton Creek Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-65 SB over Br Mutton Creek Ditch in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 65 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 15,828 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,155 by 2039. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 SB
CrossesBr Mutton Creek Ditch
Location01.82 N US 50
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.985, -85.84368
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 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 width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,828 (2022)
Projected traffic17,155 by 2039
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure3
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-65 SB over Br Mutton Creek Ditch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is I-65 SB over Br Mutton Creek Ditch 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-65 SB over Br Mutton Creek Ditch carry?

About 15,828 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is I-65 SB over Br Mutton Creek Ditch?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB over Br Mutton Creek Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.