South Nutmeg Road over James Ballinger Ditch
FairMarshall County, Indiana · 00.20 N of W 14 B Road · Structure no. 5000084
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Nutmeg Road over James Ballinger Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South Nutmeg Road over James Ballinger Ditch in Marshall County, Indiana. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 54 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 5 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Nutmeg Road over James Ballinger Ditch built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is South Nutmeg Road over James Ballinger 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does South Nutmeg Road over James Ballinger Ditch carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is South Nutmeg Road over James Ballinger Ditch?
The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns South Nutmeg Road over James Ballinger Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.