Elkins Road over Knob Creek
PoorLawrence County, Indiana · 00.23 W of Bartlettsville · Structure no. 4700046
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 177
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elkins Road over Knob Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Elkins Road over Knob Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 4 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.
It carries about 177 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elkins Road over Knob Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elkins Road over Knob Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Elkins Road over Knob Creek carry?
About 177 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Elkins Road over Knob Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Elkins Road over Knob Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.