US Bridges

Jones Road over Ditch to White River

Good

Knox County, Indiana · 00.07 E of State Road 61 · Structure no. 4200090

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones Road over Ditch to White River is a steel culvert carrying Jones Road over Ditch to White River in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesJones Road
CrossesDitch to White River
Location00.07 E of State Road 61
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.52749, -87.2913
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2016)
Projected traffic10 by 2036
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Jones Road over Ditch to White River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jones Road over Ditch to White River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Jones Road over Ditch to White River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Jones Road over Ditch to White River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Jones Road over Ditch to White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.