US Bridges

Cumberland RD over Forkner Ditch

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.38 S of 296th ST · Structure no. 2900076

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cumberland RD over Forkner Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying Cumberland RD over Forkner Ditch in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCumberland RD
CrossesForkner Ditch
Location00.38 S of 296th ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.21262, -85.99603
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2021)
Projected traffic50 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Cumberland RD over Forkner Ditch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cumberland RD over Forkner 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Cumberland RD over Forkner Ditch carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cumberland RD over Forkner Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cumberland RD over Forkner Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.