US Bridges

Lwr Freelandville over Mariah Creek

Fair

Knox County, Indiana · 00.27 E of Perkins Road · Structure no. 4200011

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lwr Freelandville over Mariah Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lwr Freelandville over Mariah Creek in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2035. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLwr Freelandville
CrossesMariah Creek
Location00.27 E of Perkins Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKnox County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.85852, -87.35336
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.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length95 ft (28.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2015)
Projected traffic150 by 2035
Trucks4%
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 Lwr Freelandville over Mariah Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lwr Freelandville over 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 Mariah Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lwr Freelandville over Mariah Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lwr Freelandville over Mariah Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.