US Bridges

Moody Road over Branch of Marsh Creek

Fair

Knox County, Indiana · 00.81 E of Old US 41 · Structure no. 4200008

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moody Road over Branch of Marsh Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Moody Road over Branch of Marsh Creek in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 85 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 6 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMoody Road
CrossesBranch of Marsh Creek
Location00.81 E of Old US 41
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKnox County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.89463, -87.41269
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2015)
Projected traffic170 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Moody Road over Branch of Marsh Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Moody Road over Branch of Marsh 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Moody Road over Branch of Marsh Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Moody Road over Branch of Marsh Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Moody Road over Branch of Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.