US Bridges

Powell Drive over Etter Ditch

Good

Boone County, Indiana · 0.34 S of Whitestown Pkwy · Structure no. 0600228

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Powell Drive over Etter Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Powell Drive over Etter Ditch in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2037. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPowell Drive
CrossesEtter Ditch
Location0.34 S of Whitestown Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBoone County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.94058, -86.37386
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic640 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Powell Drive over Etter Ditch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Powell Drive over Etter 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Powell Drive over Etter Ditch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Powell Drive over Etter Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m).

Who owns Powell Drive over Etter Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.