US Bridges

US 136 over Tucker Ditch

Fair

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.37 W SR 39 · Structure no. 026915

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,879
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 136 over Tucker Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 136 over Tucker Ditch in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,879 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,992 by 2030. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 136
CrossesTucker Ditch
Location00.37 W SR 39
RouteU.S. Route 136
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.88708, -86.55093
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,879 (2021)
Projected traffic4,992 by 2030
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 US 136 over Tucker Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 136 over Tucker 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 136 over Tucker Ditch carry?

About 3,879 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 136 over Tucker Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 136 over Tucker Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.