US Bridges

CR 100 North over Talbert Ditch

Fair

Clinton County, Indiana · 0.10 W of SR 29 · Structure no. 1200153

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
941
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 100 North over Talbert Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 100 North over Talbert Ditch in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 941 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,129 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 100 North
CrossesTalbert Ditch
Location0.10 W of SR 29
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyClinton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.30119, -86.39429
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic941 (2020)
Projected traffic1,129 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 100 North over Talbert Ditch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 100 North over Talbert 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 100 North over Talbert Ditch carry?

About 941 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 100 North over Talbert Ditch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 100 North over Talbert Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.