US Bridges

I-69 over Graham Mccullough Dit #4

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 03.20 S US 24 · Structure no. 040118

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,360
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 over Graham Mccullough Dit #4 is a other culvert carrying I-69 over Graham Mccullough Dit #4 in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 61 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 36,360 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,200 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-69
CrossesGraham Mccullough Dit #4
Location03.20 S US 24
RouteInterstate 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.98718, -85.2714
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,360 (2019)
Projected traffic42,200 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 I-69 over Graham Mccullough Dit #4 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is I-69 over Graham Mccullough Dit #4 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-69 over Graham Mccullough Dit #4 carry?

About 36,360 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-69 over Graham Mccullough Dit #4?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 over Graham Mccullough Dit #4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.