US Bridges

CR 1000 West over Beehunter Ditch

PoorPosted for load

Greene County, Indiana · 0.30 N of CR 400 S · Structure no. 2800162

Built
1907
118 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
360
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1000 West over Beehunter Ditch is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 1000 West over Beehunter Ditch in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 118 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2031. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1000 West
CrossesBeehunter Ditch
Location0.30 N of CR 400 S
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyGreene County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.96649, -87.12944
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11.6 US tons
Inventory rating6.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2011)
Projected traffic470 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1000 West over Beehunter Ditch built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is CR 1000 West over Beehunter Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1000 West over Beehunter Ditch carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1000 West over Beehunter Ditch?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1000 West over Beehunter Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.