Loudermilk Road over Flat Creek
PoorPosted for loadKnox County, Indiana · 01.00 NE of State Road 55 · Structure no. 4200146
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Loudermilk Road over Flat Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loudermilk Road over Flat Creek in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1940, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2037. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Loudermilk Road over Flat Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Loudermilk Road over Flat Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does Loudermilk Road over Flat Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Loudermilk Road over Flat Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Loudermilk Road over Flat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.