US Bridges

Hickory Corner RD over Branch of Mccoy Creek

Fair

Knox County, Indiana · 00.39 Monroe School RD · Structure no. 4200076

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hickory Corner RD over Branch of Mccoy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Hickory Corner RD over Branch of Mccoy Creek in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesHickory Corner RD
CrossesBranch of Mccoy Creek
Location00.39 Monroe School RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKnox County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.58378, -87.37812
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2015)
Projected traffic90 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$100,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hickory Corner RD over Branch of Mccoy Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hickory Corner RD over Branch of Mccoy 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 Hickory Corner RD over Branch of Mccoy Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hickory Corner RD over Branch of Mccoy Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Hickory Corner RD over Branch of Mccoy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.