Kerns Road over Mariah Creek
GoodKnox County, Indiana · 00.43 N of Pepmeier Road · Structure no. 4200205
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kerns Road over Mariah Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kerns Road over Mariah Creek in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2035. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kerns Road over Mariah Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kerns 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 Kerns Road over Mariah Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Kerns Road over Mariah Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Kerns Road over Mariah Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.