Terre Haute Road over Kelso Creek
FairPosted for loadKnox County, Indiana · 00.02 E of Niblack Blvd · Structure no. 4200167
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 560
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Terre Haute Road over Kelso Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Terre Haute Road over Kelso Creek in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 560 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2035. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Terre Haute Road over Kelso Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Terre Haute Road over Kelso 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 Terre Haute Road over Kelso Creek carry?
About 560 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Terre Haute Road over Kelso Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Terre Haute Road over Kelso Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.