US Bridges

SR 47 over Buntin Ditch

Good

Boone County, Indiana · 1.30 N SR 39 · Structure no. 017706

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,390
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 47 over Buntin Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 47 over Buntin Ditch in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 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 4,390 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 47
CrossesBuntin Ditch
Location1.30 N SR 39
RouteState Highway 47
CountyBoone County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.12628, -86.45907
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,390 (2021)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 47 over Buntin Ditch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 47 over Buntin 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 47 over Buntin Ditch carry?

About 4,390 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 47 over Buntin Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 47 over Buntin Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.