US Bridges

Vieck Road over Vieke Ditch

Fair

Knox County, Indiana · 00.37 N of St. Thomas Roa · Structure no. 4200025

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vieck Road over Vieke Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Vieck Road over Vieke Ditch in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2035. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesVieck Road
CrossesVieke Ditch
Location00.37 N of St. Thomas Roa
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKnox County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.61374, -87.54825
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2015)
Projected traffic170 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Vieck Road over Vieke Ditch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vieck Road over Vieke Ditch 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 Vieck Road over Vieke Ditch carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Vieck Road over Vieke Ditch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Vieck Road over Vieke Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.