US Bridges

CR 800 South over Rickle Ditch

Fair

Kosciusko County, Indiana · 00.60 W of CR 900 W · Structure no. 4300214

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800 South over Rickle Ditch is a steel culvert carrying CR 800 South over Rickle Ditch in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 800 South
CrossesRickle Ditch
Location00.60 W of CR 900 W
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountyKosciusko County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.11472, -86.01307
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2020)
Projected traffic250 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 800 South over Rickle Ditch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 800 South over Rickle 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 800 South over Rickle Ditch carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 800 South over Rickle Ditch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800 South over Rickle Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.