US Bridges

I-64 Ebl over Lower Big Creek

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 01.26 E SR 65 · Structure no. 033440

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,837
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 Ebl over Lower Big Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 Ebl over Lower Big Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 59 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 5,837 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,571 by 2034. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-64 Ebl
CrossesLower Big Creek
Location01.26 E SR 65
RouteInterstate 64
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.16686, -87.66206
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,837 (2004)
Projected traffic10,571 by 2034
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 Ebl over Lower Big Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is I-64 Ebl over Lower 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-64 Ebl over Lower Big Creek carry?

About 5,837 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-64 Ebl over Lower Big Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 Ebl over Lower Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.