Kipp Road over Branch of Mariah Creek
PoorPosted for loadKnox County, Indiana · 00.96 NE of Daughtery Roa · Structure no. 4200182
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kipp Road over Branch of Mariah Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Kipp Road over Branch of Mariah 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 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kipp Road over Branch of Mariah Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Kipp Road over Branch of Mariah 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 Kipp Road over Branch of Mariah Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Kipp Road over Branch of Mariah Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Kipp Road over Branch of Mariah Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.