US Bridges

I-64 Wbl over Plum Creek

Fair

Warrick County, Indiana · 03.92 W SR 61 · Structure no. 033620

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,539
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 Wbl over Plum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-64 Wbl over Plum Creek in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 55 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 8,539 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,465 by 2034. 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-64 Wbl
CrossesPlum Creek
Location03.92 W SR 61
RouteInterstate 64
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.18486, -87.36436
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,539 (2004)
Projected traffic15,465 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$733,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 Wbl over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is I-64 Wbl over Plum 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 Wbl over Plum Creek carry?

About 8,539 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-64 Wbl over Plum Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 Wbl over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.