US Bridges

Liberty Knob Road over S Branch Big Ox Creek

Good

Scott County, Indiana · 00.11 W Liberty Knob RD · Structure no. 7200085

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty Knob Road over S Branch Big Ox Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Liberty Knob Road over S Branch Big Ox Creek in Scott 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesLiberty Knob Road
CrossesS Branch Big Ox Creek
Location00.11 W Liberty Knob RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyScott County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.59094, -85.85841
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2021)
Projected traffic200 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 S Branch Big Ox Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

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

About 125 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Liberty Knob Road over S Branch Big Ox Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Liberty Knob Road over S Branch Big Ox Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.