Kaiser Road over Branch of Smalls Creek
GoodKnox County, Indiana · 00.85 W of State Road 550 · Structure no. 4200240
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kaiser Road over Branch of Smalls Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Kaiser Road over Branch of Smalls Creek in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 105 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kaiser Road over Branch of Smalls Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Kaiser Road over Branch of Smalls Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Kaiser Road over Branch of Smalls Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Kaiser Road over Branch of Smalls Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Kaiser Road over Branch of Smalls Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.