US Bridges

I-64 WB over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Perry County, Indiana · 04.73 W SR 145 · Structure no. 033920

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,993
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 WB over Hurricane Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-64 WB over Hurricane Creek in Perry County, Indiana. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 52 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,993 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,664 by 2030. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-64 WB
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location04.73 W SR 145
RouteInterstate 64
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.2095, -86.77729
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length118 ft (35.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,993 (2004)
Projected traffic12,664 by 2030
Trucks10%
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-64 WB over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is I-64 WB over Hurricane Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does I-64 WB over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 6,993 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-64 WB over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 WB over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.