US Bridges

SR 159 over Kuhn Ditch

Good

Knox County, Indiana · 01.71 N SR 67 · Structure no. 028045

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,984
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 159 over Kuhn Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 159 over Kuhn Ditch in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 1,984 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,381 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 159
CrossesKuhn Ditch
Location01.71 N SR 67
RouteState Highway 159
CountyKnox County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.80507, -87.31053
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating77.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.6 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,984 (2020)
Projected traffic2,381 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 SR 159 over Kuhn Ditch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 159 over Kuhn 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 159 over Kuhn Ditch carry?

About 1,984 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 159 over Kuhn Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns SR 159 over Kuhn Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.