US Bridges

SR 38 over Crowell Ditch

Fair

Madison County, Indiana · 00.20 W SR 109 · Structure no. 012860

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,740
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 38 over Crowell Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 38 over Crowell Ditch in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 72 years old, older 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 3,740 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,102 by 2029. The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 38
CrossesCrowell Ditch
Location00.20 W SR 109
RouteState Highway 38
CountyMadison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.98279, -85.63731
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length70 ft (21.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,740 (2021)
Projected traffic7,102 by 2029
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 38 over Crowell Ditch built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is SR 38 over Crowell 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 38 over Crowell Ditch carry?

About 3,740 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 38 over Crowell Ditch?

The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 38 over Crowell Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.