US Bridges

SR 29 over Walker Ditch

Good

Clinton County, Indiana · 00.74 N US421/SR28 N JCT · Structure no. 076790

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,316
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 29 over Walker Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 29 over Walker Ditch in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 3,316 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,075 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 29
CrossesWalker Ditch
Location00.74 N US421/SR28 N JCT
RouteState Highway 29
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.28996, -86.39437
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,316 (2021)
Projected traffic3,075 by 2030
Trucks11%
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 Walker Ditch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 29 over Walker 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 Walker Ditch carry?

About 3,316 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 29 over Walker Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 29 over Walker Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.