US Bridges

CR 1300 South over Hyman Ditch

Fair

Cass County, Indiana · 00.25 W of CR 100 E · Structure no. 0900149

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1300 South over Hyman Ditch is a steel culvert carrying CR 1300 South over Hyman Ditch in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1300 South
CrossesHyman Ditch
Location00.25 W of CR 100 E
RouteCounty Highway 120
CountyCass County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.57584, -86.36204
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic130 by 2043
Trucks2%
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 CR 1300 South over Hyman Ditch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1300 South over Hyman 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1300 South over Hyman Ditch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 1300 South over Hyman Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1300 South over Hyman Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.