US Bridges

I-69 SB over Little Indian Creek

Good

Morgan County, Indiana · 02.84 S SR 39 · Structure no. 012250

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

About this bridge

I-69 SB over Little Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 SB over Little Indian Creek in Morgan 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 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-69 SB
CrossesLittle Indian Creek
Location02.84 S SR 39
RouteInterstate 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.37172, -86.48152
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 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

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 Little Indian 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 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 SB over Little Indian Creek carry?

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

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

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 SB over Little Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.