US Bridges

CR 500 West over Morrett Ditch

Good

Kosciusko County, Indiana · 00.30 N of CR 1300 S · Structure no. 4300237

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500 West over Morrett Ditch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 500 West over Morrett Ditch in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 500 West
CrossesMorrett Ditch
Location00.30 N of CR 1300 S
RouteCounty Highway 15
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.04594, -85.92633
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 500 West over Morrett Ditch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500 West over Morrett 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 500 West over Morrett Ditch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 500 West over Morrett Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500 West over Morrett Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.