US Bridges

I-65 NB over Carpenter Creek

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Jasper County, Indiana · 00.86 N SR 16 · Structure no. 038050

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,481
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 NB over Carpenter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-65 NB over Carpenter Creek in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 59 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 12,481 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,602 by 2028. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 NB
CrossesCarpenter Creek
Location00.86 N SR 16
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJasper County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.8777, -87.19537
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating74.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,481 (2004)
Projected traffic22,602 by 2028
Trucks10%
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-65 NB over Carpenter Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is I-65 NB over Carpenter 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-65 NB over Carpenter Creek carry?

About 12,481 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-65 NB over Carpenter Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 NB over Carpenter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.