US Bridges

Moser Knob over Little Indian Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Indiana · 00.00 Int of Champion RD · Structure no. 2200038

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
244
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moser Knob over Little Indian Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Moser Knob over Little Indian Creek in Floyd County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 66 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 244 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 359 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMoser Knob
CrossesLittle Indian Creek
Location00.00 Int of Champion RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFloyd County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.36821, -85.84619
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic244 (2016)
Projected traffic359 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$779,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moser Knob over Little Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Moser Knob over Little Indian 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 Moser Knob over Little Indian Creek carry?

About 244 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Moser Knob over Little Indian Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Moser Knob over Little Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.