US Bridges

Hunley Road over Marsh Creek

Good

Knox County, Indiana · 00.46 W of Risley Road · Structure no. 4200184

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hunley Road over Marsh Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hunley Road over Marsh Creek in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2035. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesHunley Road
CrossesMarsh Creek
Location00.46 W of Risley Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.85407, -87.40062
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2015)
Projected traffic250 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 Hunley Road over Marsh Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hunley Road over Marsh 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 Hunley Road over Marsh Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hunley Road over Marsh Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hunley Road over Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.