US Bridges

Hazelton Road over White River/Local Road

PoorClosed to traffic

Knox County, Indiana · 00.22 N of SR 56 / South · Structure no. 4200257

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
1,989 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hazelton Road over White River/Local Road is a steel truss - thru carrying Hazelton Road over White River/Local Road in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 1,989 ft (606.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHazelton Road
CrossesWhite River/Local Road
Location00.22 N of SR 56 / South
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKnox County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.49025, -87.55002
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; bridge has failed and is closed
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+21 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length1,989 ft (606.2 m)
Longest span196 ft (59.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck7 ft (2.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hazelton Road over White River/Local Road built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hazelton Road over White River/Local Road 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Hazelton Road over White River/Local Road carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Hazelton Road over White River/Local Road?

The structure is 1,989 ft (606.2 m) long with a longest span of 196 ft (59.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Hazelton Road over White River/Local Road?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.