US Bridges

Lane Road over Branch of Mariah Creek

Fair

Knox County, Indiana · 00.32 S of L Freelandvill · Structure no. 4200223

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lane Road over Branch of Mariah Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Lane Road over Branch of Mariah Creek in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 65 years old, older 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLane Road
CrossesBranch of Mariah Creek
Location00.32 S of L Freelandvill
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKnox County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.85487, -87.3343
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2015)
Projected traffic170 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Lane Road over Branch of Mariah Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Lane Road over Branch of Mariah 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 Lane Road over Branch of Mariah Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lane Road over Branch of Mariah Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Lane Road over Branch of Mariah Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.