US Bridges

Hickory Road over Raybourn Ditch

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.20 N of Mcgregor Road · Structure no. 4900659

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
786
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hickory Road over Raybourn Ditch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Hickory Road over Raybourn Ditch in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 786 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,168 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesHickory Road
CrossesRaybourn Ditch
Location00.20 N of Mcgregor Road
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.6615, -85.9949
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic786 (2019)
Projected traffic1,168 by 2039
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Hickory Road over Raybourn Ditch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hickory Road over Raybourn 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Hickory Road over Raybourn Ditch carry?

About 786 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hickory Road over Raybourn Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Hickory Road over Raybourn Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.