US Bridges

SR 14 over Collins Ditch

Fair

Fulton County, Indiana · 03.57 E SR 17 · Structure no. 003740

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,468
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 14 over Collins Ditch is a steel culvert carrying SR 14 over Collins Ditch in Fulton County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2,468 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,974 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 14
CrossesCollins Ditch
Location03.57 E SR 17
RouteState Highway 14
CountyFulton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.05448, -86.35552
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,468 (2021)
Projected traffic3,974 by 2032
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 14 over Collins Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 14 over Collins 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 14 over Collins Ditch carry?

About 2,468 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 14 over Collins Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 14 over Collins Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.