US Bridges

Davis Road over Smalls Creek

Fair

Knox County, Indiana · 00.45 S of Eubanks Road · Structure no. 4200214

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davis Road over Smalls Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Davis Road over Smalls Creek in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2037. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDavis Road
CrossesSmalls Creek
Location00.45 S of Eubanks Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKnox County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.77931, -87.4083
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2015)
Projected traffic150 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Davis Road over Smalls Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Davis Road over Smalls Creek 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 Davis Road over Smalls Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Davis Road over Smalls Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Davis Road over Smalls Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.