US Bridges

SR 26 over Moore Prong Ditch

Fair

Blackford County, Indiana · 02.24 W SR 3 · Structure no. 006958

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,661
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26 over Moore Prong Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 26 over Moore Prong Ditch in Blackford County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,661 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,176 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 26
CrossesMoore Prong Ditch
Location02.24 W SR 3
RouteState Highway 26
CountyBlackford County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.4508, -85.41204
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,661 (2020)
Projected traffic5,176 by 2032
Trucks12%
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

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 26 over Moore Prong Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 26 over Moore Prong Ditch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 26 over Moore Prong Ditch carry?

About 1,661 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 26 over Moore Prong Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 26 over Moore Prong Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.