US Bridges

CR 100E over Beatty Walker Ditch

Fair

Jackson County, Indiana · 00.55 N of CR 450 N · Structure no. 3600034

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 100E over Beatty Walker Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 100E over Beatty Walker Ditch in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2033. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 100E
CrossesBeatty Walker Ditch
Location00.55 N of CR 450 N
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.95098, -86.02102
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2013)
Projected traffic420 by 2033
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 100E over Beatty Walker Ditch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 100E over Beatty Walker 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 100E over Beatty Walker Ditch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 100E over Beatty Walker Ditch?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 100E over Beatty Walker Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.