US Bridges

I-64 Ebl over Little Red Creek

Fair

Warrick County, Indiana · 02.65 W SR 161 · Structure no. 033750

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,296
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 Ebl over Little Red Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-64 Ebl over Little Red Creek in Warrick 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 19,296 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,391 by 2036. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-64 Ebl
CrossesLittle Red Creek
Location02.65 W SR 161
RouteInterstate 64
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.19886, -87.08344
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,296 (2014)
Projected traffic29,391 by 2036
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 Little Red Creek built?

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

What condition is I-64 Ebl over Little Red 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 Ebl over Little Red Creek carry?

About 19,296 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-64 Ebl over Little Red Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 Ebl over Little Red Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.