US Bridges

CR 800E over Hayes Ditch

Good

Daviess County, Indiana · 00.13 S of CR 1200 N · Structure no. 1400185

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
69
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800E over Hayes Ditch is a steel culvert carrying CR 800E over Hayes Ditch in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 69 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 91 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 800E
CrossesHayes Ditch
Location00.13 S of CR 1200 N
RouteCounty Highway 63
CountyDaviess County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.82765, -87.01857
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2013)
Projected traffic91 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 800E over Hayes Ditch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 800E over Hayes 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 800E over Hayes Ditch carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 800E over Hayes Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800E over Hayes Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.