US Bridges

Lucky Point Road over Kessinger Ditch

Poor

Knox County, Indiana · 00.96 W of Petersburg Roa · Structure no. 4200104

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lucky Point Road over Kessinger Ditch is a steel other carrying Lucky Point Road over Kessinger Ditch in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLucky Point Road
CrossesKessinger Ditch
Location00.96 W of Petersburg Roa
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKnox County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.61209, -87.31071
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2014)
Projected traffic150 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lucky Point Road over Kessinger Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lucky Point Road over Kessinger Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Lucky Point Road over Kessinger Ditch carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lucky Point Road over Kessinger Ditch?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Lucky Point Road over Kessinger Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.