US Bridges

I-69 NB over Unt Prides Creek

Good

Pike County, Indiana · 01.26 S SR 61 · Structure no. 080162

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
365 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,297
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 NB over Unt Prides Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-69 NB over Unt Prides Creek in Pike County, Indiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 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 9,297 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,608 by 2030. The structure is 365 ft (111.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-69 NB
CrossesUnt Prides Creek
Location01.26 S SR 61
RouteInterstate 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.45818, -87.27546
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length365 ft (111.2 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,297 (2010)
Projected traffic13,608 by 2030
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Unt Prides Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-69 NB over Unt Prides 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does I-69 NB over Unt Prides Creek carry?

About 9,297 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-69 NB over Unt Prides Creek?

The structure is 365 ft (111.2 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 NB over Unt Prides Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.