Bowman Road over Black Creek
GoodKnox County, Indiana · 00.60 S of State Road 58 · Structure no. 4200113
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 169 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bowman Road over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bowman Road over Black Creek in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2035. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bowman Road over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bowman Road over Black Creek 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 Bowman Road over Black Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Bowman Road over Black Creek?
The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Bowman Road over Black Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.