Middle Hart Street over Williams Ditch
FairKnox County, Indiana · 00.26 S of Butler Road · Structure no. 4200304
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Middle Hart Street over Williams Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Middle Hart Street over Williams 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2035. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Middle Hart Street over Williams Ditch built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Middle Hart Street over Williams 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 Middle Hart Street over Williams Ditch carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Middle Hart Street over Williams Ditch?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Middle Hart Street over Williams Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.