Pond Creek RD over Kessinger Ditch
FairKnox County, Indiana · 00.36 S of Governors RD · Structure no. 4200092
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pond Creek RD over Kessinger Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pond Creek RD over Kessinger Ditch in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 105 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2036. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pond Creek RD over Kessinger Ditch built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Pond Creek RD over Kessinger 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 Pond Creek RD over Kessinger Ditch carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Pond Creek RD over Kessinger Ditch?
The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Pond Creek RD over Kessinger Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.