HAZELTON ROAD
Carrying HAZELTON ROAD over OVERFLOW TO WHITE RIVER
01.03 N OF STATE ROAD 56, Knox, Indiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HAZELTON ROAD
The HAZELTON ROAD bridge in Knox, Indiana carries HAZELTON ROAD over OVERFLOW TO WHITE RIVER. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 14 sections, stretching 184.4 meters (605 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 3/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HAZELTON ROAD compares
Live comparison across Indiana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1950
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 14
- Structure Length
- 184.4 m (605 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.3 m (34 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 4200261
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 3/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
HAZELTON ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare HAZELTON ROAD against other structures in Knox and across Indiana. Indiana bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for HAZELTON ROAD?
HAZELTON ROAD in Knox, Indiana has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HAZELTON ROAD inspected?
HAZELTON ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HAZELTON ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for HAZELTON ROAD?
HAZELTON ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HAZELTON ROAD?
HAZELTON ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is HAZELTON ROAD and does age affect safety?
HAZELTON ROAD was built in 1950, making it 76 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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