US Bridges

Lime Crusher Road over Branch Mariah Creek

Fair

Knox County, Indiana · 01.34 N SR 59 · Structure no. 4200017

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lime Crusher Road over Branch Mariah Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lime Crusher Road over Branch Mariah Creek in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLime Crusher Road
CrossesBranch Mariah Creek
Location01.34 N SR 59
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKnox County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.89321, -87.31559
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 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 Lime Crusher Road over Branch Mariah Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lime Crusher Road over Branch 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 Lime Crusher Road over Branch Mariah Creek carry?

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

How long is Lime Crusher Road over Branch Mariah Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Lime Crusher Road over Branch Mariah Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.