US Bridges

SR 111 over Knob Creek

Good

Harrison County, Indiana · 03.23 N SR 211 · Structure no. 025550

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
382 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,692
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 111 over Knob Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 111 over Knob Creek in Harrison County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 5,692 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,380 by 2031. The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 111
CrossesKnob Creek
Location03.23 N SR 211
RouteState Highway 111
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.17657, -85.90397
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating97.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length382 ft (116.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,692 (2022)
Projected traffic8,380 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 111 over Knob Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 111 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 111 over Knob Creek carry?

About 5,692 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 111 over Knob Creek?

The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 111 over Knob Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.