Tilly Road over Branch of Tilly Ditch
FairPosted for loadKnox County, Indiana · 00.29 SE of Albrecht Road · Structure no. 4200199
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tilly Road over Branch of Tilly Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Tilly Road over Branch of Tilly Ditch in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Tilly Road over Branch of Tilly Ditch built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Tilly Road over Branch of 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 Tilly Road over Branch of Tilly Ditch carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Tilly Road over Branch of Tilly Ditch?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Tilly Road over Branch of Tilly Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.