US Bridges

I-69 SB over Bryants Creek

Good

Monroe County, Indiana · 05.82 S SR 39 · Structure no. 012230

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,251
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 SB over Bryants Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 SB over Bryants Creek in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 53 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 14,251 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,545 by 2035. The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-69 SB
CrossesBryants Creek
Location05.82 S SR 39
RouteInterstate 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.3353, -86.51182
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 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 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-69 SB over Bryants Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is I-69 SB over 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 Bryants Creek carry?

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

How long is I-69 SB over Bryants Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 SB over Bryants Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.