US Bridges

CR 800 South over Hill Ditch

Fair

Greene County, Indiana · 0.50 W of SR 59 · Structure no. 2800205

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800 South over Hill Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 800 South over Hill Ditch in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 800 South
CrossesHill Ditch
Location0.50 W of SR 59
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyGreene County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.90766, -87.19735
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2011)
Projected traffic170 by 2031
Trucks2%
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 800 South over Hill Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 800 South over Hill 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 800 South over Hill Ditch carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 800 South over Hill Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800 South over Hill Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.