US Bridges

CR 680 South over Davis Ditch

PoorPosted for load

Clinton County, Indiana · 0.30 E of CR 400 E · Structure no. 1200121

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
102
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 680 South over Davis Ditch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 680 South over Davis Ditch in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 102 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 123 by 2034. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCR 680 South
CrossesDavis Ditch
Location0.30 E of CR 400 E
RouteCounty Highway 112
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.18611, -86.42523
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2014)
Projected traffic123 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 680 South over Davis Ditch built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 680 South over Davis Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 680 South over Davis Ditch carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 680 South over Davis Ditch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 680 South over Davis Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.