US Bridges

SR 71 over Kult Ditch

Good

Benton County, Indiana · 02.66 N SR 352 · Structure no. 024677

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 71 over Kult Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 71 over Kult Ditch in Benton County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 332 by 2034. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 71
CrossesKult Ditch
Location02.66 N SR 352
RouteState Highway 71
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.55914, -87.49061
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2021)
Projected traffic332 by 2034
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 71 over Kult Ditch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 71 over Kult Ditch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 71 over Kult Ditch carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 71 over Kult Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 71 over Kult Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.