US Bridges

Rod and Gun Club over Smalls Creek

Fair

Knox County, Indiana · 00.76 N of Windmill Road · Structure no. 4200217

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

About this bridge

Rod and Gun Club over Smalls Creek is a steel other carrying Rod and Gun Club over Smalls Creek 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 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2035. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRod and Gun Club
CrossesSmalls Creek
Location00.76 N of Windmill Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKnox County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.78023, -87.38298
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2015)
Projected traffic170 by 2035
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rod and Gun Club over Smalls Creek built?

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

What condition is Rod and Gun Club 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 Rod and Gun Club over Smalls Creek carry?

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

How long is Rod and Gun Club over Smalls Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rod and Gun Club over Smalls Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.