US Bridges

Oil Field Road over Busseron Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Knox County, Indiana · 00.04 NW of Cardinal Road · Structure no. 4200004

Built
1895
130 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
161 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oil Field Road over Busseron Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Oil Field Road over Busseron Creek in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1895, so it is 130 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOil Field Road
CrossesBusseron Creek
Location00.04 NW of Cardinal Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKnox County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.89549, -87.49872
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; bridge has failed and is closed
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length161 ft (49 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oil Field Road over Busseron Creek built?

It was built in 1895, making it 130 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oil Field Road over Busseron Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Oil Field Road over Busseron Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Oil Field Road over Busseron Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Oil Field Road over Busseron Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.