US Bridges

SR 29 over Talbert Ditch

Good

Clinton County, Indiana · 01.56 N US 421 · Structure no. 007886

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,155
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 29 over Talbert Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 29 over Talbert Ditch in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,155 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,592 by 2034. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 29
CrossesTalbert Ditch
Location01.56 N US 421
RouteState Highway 29
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.30184, -86.39292
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,155 (2021)
Projected traffic5,592 by 2034
Trucks13%
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

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 29 over Talbert Ditch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 29 over Talbert 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 29 over Talbert Ditch carry?

About 3,155 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 29 over Talbert Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR 29 over Talbert Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.