US Bridges

SR 44 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Fayette County, Indiana · 03.02 W SR 121 · Structure no. 016520

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,106
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 44 over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 44 over Drainage Ditch in Fayette County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 5,106 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2030. The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 44
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location03.02 W SR 121
RouteState Highway 44
CountyFayette County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.63528, -85.19827
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,106 (2022)
Projected traffic11,000 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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 44 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 44 over Drainage 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 44 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 5,106 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 44 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 44 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.