US Bridges

CR 000 NS over Heavilon Ditch

Good

Clinton County, Indiana · 0.80 E of CR 450 W · Structure no. 1200129

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,035
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 000 NS over Heavilon Ditch is a steel culvert carrying CR 000 NS over Heavilon Ditch in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,035 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,035 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 000 NS
CrossesHeavilon Ditch
Location0.80 E of CR 450 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.28654, -86.57458
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal 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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,035 (2021)
Projected traffic1,035 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 CR 000 NS over Heavilon Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 000 NS over Heavilon 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 000 NS over Heavilon Ditch carry?

About 1,035 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR 000 NS over Heavilon Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 000 NS over Heavilon Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.