US Bridges

SR 32 over Mcdonald-Clore Ditch

Good

Fountain County, Indiana · 00.37 E SR 341 · Structure no. 010441

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,190
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over Mcdonald-Clore Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 32 over Mcdonald-Clore Ditch in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,190 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,520 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 32
CrossesMcdonald-Clore Ditch
Location00.37 E SR 341
RouteState Highway 32
CountyFountain County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.03714, -87.15128
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,190 (2013)
Projected traffic1,520 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 32 over Mcdonald-Clore Ditch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 32 over Mcdonald-Clore 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 32 over Mcdonald-Clore Ditch carry?

About 1,190 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over Mcdonald-Clore Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over Mcdonald-Clore Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.