US Bridges

South Wheatland RD over Kessinger Ditch

Fair

Knox County, Indiana · 01.33 S S US 150 / 50 · Structure no. 4200116

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Wheatland RD over Kessinger Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying South Wheatland RD over Kessinger Ditch in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2036. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Wheatland RD
CrossesKessinger Ditch
Location01.33 S S US 150 / 50
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKnox County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.64919, -87.33572
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2016)
Projected traffic170 by 2036
Trucks2%
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

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 South Wheatland RD over Kessinger Ditch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Wheatland RD over Kessinger 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does South Wheatland RD over Kessinger Ditch carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is South Wheatland RD over Kessinger Ditch?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns South Wheatland RD over Kessinger Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.