Oliver Road over Kessinger Ditch
FairKnox County, Indiana · 00.37 N of Robinson Road · Structure no. 4200139
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oliver Road over Kessinger Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oliver Road over Kessinger Ditch in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 85 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 5 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 21 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Oliver Road over Kessinger Ditch built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Oliver Road 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 Oliver Road over Kessinger Ditch carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Oliver Road over Kessinger Ditch?
The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Oliver Road over Kessinger Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.