US Bridges

SR 38 over Lindley Ditch

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.58 W US 31 · Structure no. 079644

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,802
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 38 over Lindley Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 38 over Lindley Ditch in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,802 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 38
CrossesLindley Ditch
Location00.58 W US 31
RouteState Highway 38
CountyHamilton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.09848, -86.13757
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,802 (2021)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2041
Trucks7%
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

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 38 over Lindley Ditch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 38 over Lindley 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 38 over Lindley Ditch carry?

About 6,802 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 38 over Lindley Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns SR 38 over Lindley Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.