US Bridges

I-65 SB over Hurricane Creek

Good

Johnson County, Indiana · 03.52 N SR 44 · Structure no. 080705

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,581
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB over Hurricane Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying I-65 SB over Hurricane Creek in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 31,581 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,267 by 2035. The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-65 SB
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location03.52 N SR 44
RouteInterstate 65
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.53251, -86.03057
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (35.2 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,581 (2022)
Projected traffic47,267 by 2035
Trucks23%
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 Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-65 SB over Hurricane 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-65 SB over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 31,581 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-65 SB over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.