Scepter Road over Indian Creek
GoodKnox County, Indiana · 00.37 NW of Golf Course R · Structure no. 4200165
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Scepter Road over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Scepter Road over Indian Creek in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2035. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 26 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 Scepter Road over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Scepter Road over Indian 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 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 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Scepter Road over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.