Watson Road over Branch of Mariah Creek
PoorPosted for loadKnox County, Indiana · 00.76 N of L. Freelandvil · Structure no. 4200224
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 141
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Watson Road over Branch of Mariah Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Watson Road over Branch of Mariah Creek in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 141 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 184 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Watson Road over Branch of Mariah Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Watson Road over Branch of Mariah Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Watson Road over Branch of Mariah Creek carry?
About 141 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Watson Road over Branch of Mariah Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Watson Road over Branch of Mariah Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.