US Bridges

Hickory Corner RD over Deshee River

Good

Knox County, Indiana · 00.12 SE of Nugent Road · Structure no. 4200077

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
135
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hickory Corner RD over Deshee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hickory Corner RD over Deshee River in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 135 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesHickory Corner RD
CrossesDeshee River
Location00.12 SE of Nugent Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKnox County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.60925, -87.40421
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2015)
Projected traffic175 by 2035
Trucks2%
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 Hickory Corner RD over Deshee River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hickory Corner RD over Deshee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Hickory Corner RD over Deshee River carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hickory Corner RD over Deshee River?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Hickory Corner RD over Deshee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.