US Bridges

Lwr Freelandville over Branch of Mariah Creek

Fair

Knox County, Indiana · 00.09 W of Perkins Road · Structure no. 4200010

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lwr Freelandville over Branch of Mariah Creek is a steel other carrying Lwr Freelandville over Branch of Mariah Creek in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLwr Freelandville
CrossesBranch of Mariah Creek
Location00.09 W of Perkins Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKnox County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.85823, -87.36009
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (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 closed2.5 mi (4 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 Lwr Freelandville over Branch of Mariah Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lwr Freelandville over Branch of Mariah 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 Lwr Freelandville over Branch of Mariah Creek carry?

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

How long is Lwr Freelandville over Branch of Mariah Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Lwr Freelandville over Branch of Mariah Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.