US Bridges

Prairie Baptist RD over Lock Ditch

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.31 N of 206th ST · Structure no. 2900116

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prairie Baptist RD over Lock Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Prairie Baptist RD over Lock Ditch in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPrairie Baptist RD
CrossesLock Ditch
Location00.31 N of 206th ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHamilton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.09304, -85.90158
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2020)
Projected traffic880 by 2040
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 Prairie Baptist RD over Lock Ditch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prairie Baptist RD over Lock 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Prairie Baptist RD over Lock Ditch carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Prairie Baptist RD over Lock Ditch?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Prairie Baptist RD over Lock Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.