US Bridges

2nd Street over Kelso Creek

Good

Knox County, Indiana · 00.02 E of Niblack Blvd · Structure no. 4200528

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,230
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd Street over Kelso Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2nd Street over Kelso Creek in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,230 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,640 by 2035. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries2nd Street
CrossesKelso Creek
Location00.02 E of Niblack Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.69169, -87.50486
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,230 (2015)
Projected traffic1,640 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2nd Street over Kelso Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2nd 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 2nd Street over Kelso Creek carry?

About 1,230 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 2nd Street over Kelso Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd Street over Kelso Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.