US Bridges

Farmers Gravel RD over Blinn Ditch

Fair

Clinton County, Indiana · 0.10 W of SR 39 · Structure no. 1200040

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
608
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farmers Gravel RD over Blinn Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Farmers Gravel RD over Blinn Ditch in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 608 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,386 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFarmers Gravel RD
CrossesBlinn Ditch
Location0.10 W of SR 39
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.30177, -86.53933
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic608 (2021)
Projected traffic1,386 by 2041
Trucks1%
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

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 Farmers Gravel RD over Blinn Ditch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farmers Gravel RD over Blinn 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Farmers Gravel RD over Blinn Ditch carry?

About 608 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Farmers Gravel RD over Blinn Ditch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Farmers Gravel RD over Blinn Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.