US Bridges

I-69 SB over Branch of Bryants Creek

Good

Monroe County, Indiana · 06.02 S SR 39 · Structure no. 012216

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,251
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 SB over Branch of Bryants Creek is a prestressed concrete culvert carrying I-69 SB over Branch of Bryants Creek in Monroe 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 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 14,251 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,545 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-69 SB
CrossesBranch of Bryants Creek
Location06.02 S SR 39
RouteInterstate 69
CountyMonroe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.33172, -86.51437
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,251 (2022)
Projected traffic29,545 by 2035
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-69 SB over Branch of Bryants Creek built?

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

What condition is I-69 SB over Branch of Bryants 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-69 SB over Branch of Bryants Creek carry?

About 14,251 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-69 SB over Branch of Bryants Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 SB over Branch of Bryants Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.