US Bridges

CR 1330 E over Middle Fork Ditch

Fair

Howard County, Indiana · 0.4 MI N SR 26 · Structure no. 3400098

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1330 E over Middle Fork Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 1330 E over Middle Fork Ditch in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 107 by 2038. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 1330 E
CrossesMiddle Fork Ditch
Location0.4 MI N SR 26
RouteCounty Highway 221
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.42665, -85.87652
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating61.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2018)
Projected traffic107 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 CR 1330 E over Middle Fork Ditch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1330 E over Middle Fork 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1330 E over Middle Fork Ditch carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1330 E over Middle Fork Ditch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1330 E over Middle Fork Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.