US Bridges

SR 168 over Douglas Ditch

Good

Gibson County, Indiana · 03.32 W US 41 · Structure no. 028630

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,179
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 168 over Douglas Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 168 over Douglas Ditch in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,179 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,277 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 168
CrossesDouglas Ditch
Location03.32 W US 41
RouteState Highway 168
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.25302, -87.6286
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,179 (2004)
Projected traffic5,277 by 2032
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 168 over Douglas Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 168 over Douglas 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 168 over Douglas Ditch carry?

About 3,179 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 168 over Douglas Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns SR 168 over Douglas Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.