US Bridges

I-69 NB over Little Indian Creek

Good

Morgan County, Indiana · 02.84 S SR 39 · Structure no. 012241

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,202
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 NB over Little Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying I-69 NB over Little Indian Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 14,202 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,550 by 2035. The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-69 NB
CrossesLittle Indian Creek
Location02.84 S SR 39
RouteInterstate 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.37153, -86.48131
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,202 (2022)
Projected traffic29,550 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 NB over Little Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-69 NB over Little Indian 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 NB over Little Indian Creek carry?

About 14,202 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-69 NB over Little Indian Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 NB over Little Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.