US Bridges

I-65 SB over Pigeon Roost Creek

Fair

Scott County, Indiana · 04.58 S SR 56 · Structure no. 034950

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,299
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB over Pigeon Roost Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-65 SB over Pigeon Roost Creek in Scott County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 66 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 21,299 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,354 by 2033. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 SB
CrossesPigeon Roost Creek
Location04.58 S SR 56
RouteInterstate 65
CountyScott County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.61991, -85.7831
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length99 ft (30.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,299 (2004)
Projected traffic41,354 by 2033
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-65 SB over Pigeon Roost Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is I-65 SB over Pigeon Roost Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-65 SB over Pigeon Roost Creek carry?

About 21,299 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-65 SB over Pigeon Roost Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB over Pigeon Roost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.