Riverdale Road over Black Creek
FairKnox County, Indiana · 00.02 E of Koenig Road · Structure no. 4200110
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 190
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Riverdale Road over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Riverdale Road over Black Creek in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2035. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Riverdale Road over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Riverdale Road over Black 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 Riverdale Road over Black Creek carry?
About 190 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Riverdale Road over Black Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Riverdale Road over Black Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.