US Bridges

Maclure Road over Snapp Creek

Fair

Knox County, Indiana · 00.09 SW of Brouilette Ro · Structure no. 4200172

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maclure Road over Snapp Creek is a steel other carrying Maclure Road over Snapp Creek in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 105 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesMaclure Road
CrossesSnapp Creek
Location00.09 SW of Brouilette Ro
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKnox County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.70544, -87.43478
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2015)
Projected traffic80 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maclure Road over Snapp Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Maclure Road over Snapp 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 Maclure Road over Snapp Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Maclure Road over Snapp Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Maclure Road over Snapp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.