US Bridges

Budd RD over Knob Creek

Good

Floyd County, Indiana · 00.00 Int Mcarthy/Knob RD · Structure no. 2200055

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
793
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Budd RD over Knob Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Budd RD over Knob Creek in Floyd County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 793 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,168 by 2036. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesBudd RD
CrossesKnob Creek
Location00.00 Int Mcarthy/Knob RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.24371, -85.89601
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (26 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic793 (2016)
Projected traffic1,168 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Budd RD over Knob Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Budd RD over Knob Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Budd RD over Knob Creek carry?

About 793 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Budd RD over Knob Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Budd RD over Knob Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.