US Bridges

Pepmeier Road over Tilly Ditch

Fair

Knox County, Indiana · 00.57 E of Oaktown Road · Structure no. 4200197

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pepmeier Road over Tilly Ditch is a steel other carrying Pepmeier Road over Tilly Ditch in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2037. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesPepmeier Road
CrossesTilly Ditch
Location00.57 E of Oaktown Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKnox County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.83517, -87.36323
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2015)
Projected traffic175 by 2037
Trucks2%
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 Pepmeier Road over Tilly Ditch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pepmeier Road over Tilly Ditch 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 Pepmeier Road over Tilly Ditch carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pepmeier Road over Tilly Ditch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Pepmeier Road over Tilly Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.