US Bridges

SR 38 over Mcclamrock Ditch

Fair

Clinton County, Indiana · 00.65 W S JCT US 421 · Structure no. 012680

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
761
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 38 over Mcclamrock Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 38 over Mcclamrock Ditch in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 57 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 761 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,161 by 2034. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 38
CrossesMcclamrock Ditch
Location00.65 W S JCT US 421
RouteState Highway 38
CountyClinton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.19209, -86.37262
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic761 (2021)
Projected traffic1,161 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 38 over Mcclamrock Ditch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SR 38 over Mcclamrock 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 38 over Mcclamrock Ditch carry?

About 761 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 38 over Mcclamrock Ditch?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 38 over Mcclamrock Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.