US Bridges

SR 550 over Branch Kessinger Ditch

Good

Knox County, Indiana · 02.66 W US 50 · Structure no. 032961

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,752
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 550 over Branch Kessinger Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 550 over Branch Kessinger Ditch in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,752 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,909 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 550
CrossesBranch Kessinger Ditch
Location02.66 W US 50
RouteState Highway 550
CountyKnox County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.68353, -87.33629
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,752 (2004)
Projected traffic2,909 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 550 over Branch Kessinger Ditch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 550 over Branch Kessinger 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 550 over Branch Kessinger Ditch carry?

About 1,752 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 550 over Branch Kessinger Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 550 over Branch Kessinger Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.