US Bridges

I-64 over Tige Creek

Fair

Perry County, Indiana · 00.16 W JCT SR 37 · Structure no. 034016

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,479
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 over Tige Creek is a steel culvert carrying I-64 over Tige Creek in Perry County, Indiana. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 6 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 16,479 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,873 by 2037. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-64
CrossesTige Creek
Location00.16 W JCT SR 37
RouteInterstate 64
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.22648, -86.59513
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,479 (2017)
Projected traffic16,873 by 2037
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 over Tige Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is I-64 over Tige 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 over Tige Creek carry?

About 16,479 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I-64 over Tige Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns I-64 over Tige Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.