US Bridges

Liberty Knob Road over Big Ox Creek

Fair

Scott County, Indiana · 00.20 W Bloomington Trl R · Structure no. 7200009

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty Knob Road over Big Ox Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Liberty Knob Road over Big Ox Creek in Scott 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLiberty Knob Road
CrossesBig Ox Creek
Location00.20 W Bloomington Trl R
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyScott County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.61884, -85.83714
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2021)
Projected traffic230 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Liberty Knob Road over Big Ox Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Liberty Knob Road over Big Ox Creek 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 Liberty Knob Road over Big Ox Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Liberty Knob Road over Big Ox Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Liberty Knob Road over Big Ox Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.