US Bridges

Division Road over Minier Lateral

Fair

Benton County, Indiana · 00.40 W of CR 800W · Structure no. 0400031

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Division Road over Minier Lateral is a concrete culvert carrying Division Road over Minier Lateral in Benton County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 6 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 33 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDivision Road
CrossesMinier Lateral
Location00.40 W of CR 800W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBenton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.60775, -87.48174
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2013)
Projected traffic41 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Division Road over Minier Lateral built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Division Road over Minier Lateral 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Division Road over Minier Lateral carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Division Road over Minier Lateral?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Division Road over Minier Lateral?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.