US Bridges

SR 165 over Branch Stunkle Ditch

Good

Gibson County, Indiana · 05.60 S SR65 · Structure no. 028530

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,190
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 165 over Branch Stunkle Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 165 over Branch Stunkle Ditch in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 40 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 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2039. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 165
CrossesBranch Stunkle Ditch
Location05.60 S SR65
RouteState Highway 165
CountyGibson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.25996, -87.77122
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,190 (2019)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2039
Trucks25%
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 165 over Branch Stunkle Ditch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is SR 165 over Branch Stunkle 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 165 over Branch Stunkle Ditch carry?

About 1,190 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR 165 over Branch Stunkle Ditch?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 165 over Branch Stunkle Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.