US Bridges

SR 67 over Hick Ditch

Fair

Greene County, Indiana · 01.23 S SR 54 · Structure no. 023790

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,166
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 67 over Hick Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 67 over Hick Ditch in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 3,166 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,385 by 2032. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 67
CrossesHick Ditch
Location01.23 S SR 54
RouteState Highway 67
CountyGreene County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.01788, -87.06315
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,166 (2004)
Projected traffic4,385 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 67 over Hick Ditch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 67 over Hick 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 67 over Hick Ditch carry?

About 3,166 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 67 over Hick Ditch?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 67 over Hick Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.