US Bridges

CR 25E over Beatty Walker Ditch

Fair

Jackson County, Indiana · 00.02 N of CR 450 N · Structure no. 3600039

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
485
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 25E over Beatty Walker Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 25E over Beatty Walker Ditch in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 485 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 754 by 2040. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 25E
CrossesBeatty Walker Ditch
Location00.02 N of CR 450 N
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.94295, -86.03485
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic485 (2020)
Projected traffic754 by 2040
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 25E over Beatty Walker Ditch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 25E 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 25E over Beatty Walker Ditch carry?

About 485 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 25E over Beatty Walker Ditch?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 25E over Beatty Walker Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.