US Bridges

CR 1075 W over Higgenbotham Ditch

Fair

Gibson County, Indiana · 01.00 N of SR 165 · Structure no. 2600142

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1075 W over Higgenbotham Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 1075 W over Higgenbotham Ditch in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1075 W
CrossesHiggenbotham Ditch
Location01.00 N of SR 165
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGibson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.27583, -87.7661
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic145 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 1075 W over Higgenbotham Ditch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1075 W over Higgenbotham 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1075 W over Higgenbotham Ditch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1075 W over Higgenbotham Ditch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1075 W over Higgenbotham Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.