I-65 SB over Carpenter Creek
GoodJasper County, Indiana · 00.86 N SR 16 · Structure no. 038060
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- 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 SB over Carpenter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-65 SB over Carpenter Creek in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 2030. 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).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-65 SB over Carpenter Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is I-65 SB 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does I-65 SB over Carpenter Creek carry?
About 12,481 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I-65 SB 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 SB over Carpenter Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.