US Bridges

I-64 EB over Flat Run Ditch

Fair

Posey County, Indiana · 00.59 W SR 165 · Structure no. 033320

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,973
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 EB over Flat Run Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-64 EB over Flat Run Ditch 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,973 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,818 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-64 EB
CrossesFlat Run Ditch
Location00.59 W SR 165
RouteInterstate 64
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.18404, -87.79176
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,973 (2004)
Projected traffic10,818 by 2032
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 EB over Flat Run Ditch built?

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

What condition is I-64 EB over Flat Run Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does I-64 EB over Flat Run Ditch carry?

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

How long is I-64 EB over Flat Run Ditch?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 EB over Flat Run Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.