US Bridges

I-69 NB over Mud Creek

Good

Pike County, Indiana · 02.53 N SR 356 · Structure no. 080182

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
451 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,935
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 NB over Mud Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 NB over 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 8,935 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,050 by 2030. The structure is 451 ft (137.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-69 NB
CrossesMud Creek
Location02.53 N SR 356
RouteInterstate 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.5207, -87.22032
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length451 ft (137.6 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,935 (2010)
Projected traffic13,050 by 2030
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 Mud Creek built?

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

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

About 8,935 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I-69 NB over Mud Creek?

The structure is 451 ft (137.6 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 NB over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.