US Bridges

Six Points RD over Symons Ditch

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.30 N of 256th ST · Structure no. 2900210

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Six Points RD over Symons Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Six Points RD over Symons Ditch in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 940 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSix Points RD
CrossesSymons Ditch
Location00.30 N of 256th ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.16391, -86.17597
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2019)
Projected traffic940 by 2039
Trucks4%
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 Six Points RD over Symons Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Six Points RD over Symons 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 Six Points RD over Symons Ditch carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Six Points RD over Symons Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Six Points RD over Symons Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.