Middle Hart Street over Brnch Upper Deshee River
FairKnox County, Indiana · 00.54 S of Christmas Road · Structure no. 4200131
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Middle Hart Street over Brnch Upper Deshee River is a concrete slab carrying Middle Hart Street over Brnch Upper Deshee River in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Middle Hart Street over Brnch Upper Deshee River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Middle Hart Street over Brnch Upper Deshee River 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 Middle Hart Street over Brnch Upper Deshee River carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Middle Hart Street over Brnch Upper Deshee River?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Middle Hart Street over Brnch Upper Deshee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.