US Bridges

I-69 NB over Unt Lick Creek

Good

Pike County, Indiana · 01.55 N SR 356 · Structure no. 080175

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,662
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 NB over Unt Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying I-69 NB over Unt Lick Creek in Pike County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8,662 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,815 by 2031. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-69 NB
CrossesUnt Lick Creek
Location01.55 N SR 356
RouteInterstate 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.50992, -87.23165
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,662 (2010)
Projected traffic12,815 by 2031
Trucks27%
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 Lick Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-69 NB over Unt Lick 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 Lick Creek carry?

About 8,662 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

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

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 NB over Unt Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.