US Bridges

I-64 Wbl over Abandoned Rr/Cox Creek

Good

Posey County, Indiana · 02.65 E SR 69 · Structure no. 033290

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
219 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,973
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 Wbl over Abandoned Rr/Cox Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 Wbl over Abandoned Rr/Cox Creek in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 58 years old, older 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 5,973 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,137 by 2034. The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-64 Wbl
CrossesAbandoned Rr/Cox Creek
Location02.65 E SR 69
RouteInterstate 64
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.19676, -87.86721
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length219 ft (66.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,973 (2004)
Projected traffic12,137 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 Wbl over Abandoned Rr/Cox Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is I-64 Wbl over Abandoned Rr/Cox 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-64 Wbl over Abandoned Rr/Cox Creek carry?

About 5,973 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-64 Wbl over Abandoned Rr/Cox Creek?

The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 Wbl over Abandoned Rr/Cox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.