Scepter Road over Indian Creek
FairKnox County, Indiana · 00.19 N of Golf Course Ro · Structure no. 4200164
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Scepter Road over Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scepter Road over Indian Creek in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Scepter Road over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Scepter Road over Indian 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 Scepter Road over Indian Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Scepter Road over Indian Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Scepter Road over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.