US Bridges

Old US 50 over Cobert Ditch

Fair

Daviess County, Indiana · 0.18 W CR 200 W · Structure no. 018320

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,216
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 50 over Cobert Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old US 50 over Cobert Ditch in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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 4,216 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,997 by 2030. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOld US 50
CrossesCobert Ditch
Location0.18 W CR 200 W
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyDaviess County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.64793, -87.20671
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,216 (2004)
Projected traffic6,997 by 2030
Trucks10%
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 Old US 50 over Cobert Ditch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old US 50 over Cobert 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Old US 50 over Cobert Ditch carry?

About 4,216 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old US 50 over Cobert Ditch?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Old US 50 over Cobert Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.