Oaktown Road over Mariah Creek
GoodKnox County, Indiana · 00.21 N of Pepmeier Road · Structure no. 4200204
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 124 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oaktown Road over Mariah Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oaktown Road over Mariah Creek in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Oaktown Road over Mariah Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Oaktown Road over Mariah 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 Oaktown Road over Mariah Creek carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Oaktown Road over Mariah Creek?
The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Oaktown Road over Mariah Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.