US Bridges

I-64 over Branch of Big Creek

Fair

Warrick County, Indiana · 00.87 W SR 61 · Structure no. 033674

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,657
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 over Branch of Big Creek is a steel culvert carrying I-64 over Branch of Big Creek in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 15,657 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,354 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64
CrossesBranch of Big Creek
Location00.87 W SR 61
RouteInterstate 64
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.1923, -87.3097
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,657 (2004)
Projected traffic28,354 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 over Branch of Big Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-64 over Branch of 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-64 over Branch of Big Creek carry?

About 15,657 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-64 over Branch of Big Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns I-64 over Branch of Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.