US Bridges

I-69 over Branch Mud Creek

Good

Pike County, Indiana · 00.18 S SR 356 · Structure no. 080178

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,731
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 over Branch Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-69 over Branch Mud 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 1,731 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,563 by 2030. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 272 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-69
CrossesBranch Mud Creek
Location00.18 S SR 356
RouteInterstate 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.48641, -87.24014
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width272 ft (82.9 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,731 (2010)
Projected traffic2,563 by 2030
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Branch Mud Creek built?

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

What condition is I-69 over Branch Mud 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 over Branch Mud Creek carry?

About 1,731 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-69 over Branch Mud Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 272 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 over Branch Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.