US Bridges

I-64 EB over Hunley Creek

Fair

Spencer County, Indiana · 02.41 W SR 162 · Structure no. 033850

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,170
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 EB over Hunley Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 EB over Hunley Creek in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 13,170 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,680 by 2036. The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-64 EB
CrossesHunley Creek
Location02.41 W SR 162
RouteInterstate 64
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.20121, -86.9089
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,170 (2016)
Projected traffic15,680 by 2036
Trucks42%
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 Hunley Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is I-64 EB over Hunley 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-64 EB over Hunley Creek carry?

About 13,170 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is I-64 EB over Hunley Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 EB over Hunley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.