6th Street over Kelso Creek
GoodKnox County, Indiana · 00.01 E of Niblack Blvd · Structure no. 4200500
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 65 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,890
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
6th Street over Kelso Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 6th Street over Kelso Creek in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 7,890 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,520 by 2035. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 6th Street over Kelso Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is 6th Street over Kelso 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 6th Street over Kelso Creek carry?
About 7,890 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 6th Street over Kelso Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns 6th Street over Kelso Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.