US Bridges

Hancock Road over Black Creek

Good

Knox County, Indiana · 00.91 W of Bowman Road · Structure no. 4200538

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
141
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hancock Road over Black Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hancock Road over Black Creek in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 141 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 184 by 2041. The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesHancock Road
CrossesBlack Creek
Location00.91 W of Bowman Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKnox County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.86244, -87.20246
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2021)
Projected traffic184 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Hancock Road over Black Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hancock Road over Black 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Hancock Road over Black Creek carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hancock Road over Black Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hancock Road over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.