US Bridges

Albrecht Road over Branch of Tilly Ditch

Fair

Knox County, Indiana · 00.50 S of Tilly Road · Structure no. 4200221

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Albrecht Road over Branch of Tilly Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Albrecht Road over Branch of Tilly Ditch in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 6 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2035. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAlbrecht Road
CrossesBranch of Tilly Ditch
Location00.50 S of Tilly Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKnox County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.82596, -87.34771
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2015)
Projected traffic250 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Albrecht Road over Branch of Tilly Ditch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Albrecht 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 Albrecht Road over Branch of Tilly Ditch carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Albrecht Road over Branch of Tilly Ditch?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Albrecht Road over Branch of Tilly Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.