US Bridges

E Mccarthy Knob RD over Als Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Indiana · 00.30 W of Budd RD · Structure no. 2200073

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
323
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Mccarthy Knob RD over Als Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Mccarthy Knob RD over Als Creek in Floyd County, Indiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 323 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 476 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesE Mccarthy Knob RD
CrossesAls Creek
Location00.30 W of Budd RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.24596, -85.90131
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2016)
Projected traffic476 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 E Mccarthy Knob RD over Als Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Mccarthy Knob RD over Als 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 E Mccarthy Knob RD over Als Creek carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is E Mccarthy Knob RD over Als Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns E Mccarthy Knob RD over Als Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.