US Bridges

SR 65 over South Fork Big Creek

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 03.94 N SR 66 · Structure no. 023170

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,836
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 65 over South Fork Big Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 65 over South Fork Big Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 2,836 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,707 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 65
CrossesSouth Fork Big Creek
Location03.94 N SR 66
RouteState Highway 65
CountyVanderburgh County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.07175, -87.64182
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,836 (2004)
Projected traffic4,707 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 65 over South Fork Big Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 65 over South Fork Big 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 65 over South Fork Big Creek carry?

About 2,836 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 65 over South Fork Big Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns SR 65 over South Fork Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.