US Bridges

I-64 Wbl over N Fork Pigeon Creek

Good

Spencer County, Indiana · 01.57 E SR 161 · Structure no. 033810

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,040
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 Wbl over N Fork Pigeon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-64 Wbl over N Fork Pigeon Creek in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 53 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 15,040 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,500 by 2036. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-64 Wbl
CrossesN Fork Pigeon Creek
Location01.57 E SR 161
RouteInterstate 64
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.19698, -87.00858
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,040 (2016)
Projected traffic17,500 by 2036
Trucks36%
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 N Fork Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is I-64 Wbl over N Fork Pigeon 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-64 Wbl over N Fork Pigeon Creek carry?

About 15,040 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-64 Wbl over N Fork Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 Wbl over N Fork Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.