US Bridges

SR 13 & CR 500S over Kynett Ditch

Good

Madison County, Indiana · 00.81 N SR 38 · Structure no. 003321

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,240
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 13 & CR 500S over Kynett Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 13 & CR 500S over Kynett Ditch in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 4,240 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 234 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 13 & CR 500S
CrossesKynett Ditch
Location00.81 N SR 38
RouteState Highway 13
CountyMadison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.0313, -85.84333
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width234 ft (71.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,240 (2021)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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 13 & CR 500S over Kynett Ditch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 13 & CR 500S over Kynett 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 13 & CR 500S over Kynett Ditch carry?

About 4,240 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 13 & CR 500S over Kynett Ditch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 234 ft wide.

Who owns SR 13 & CR 500S over Kynett Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.