South Muckshaw RD over James Ballinger Ditch
FairMarshall County, Indiana · 00.20 S of 14 C Road · Structure no. 5000085
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 525
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Muckshaw RD over James Ballinger Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South Muckshaw RD over James Ballinger Ditch in Marshall County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Muckshaw RD over James Ballinger Ditch built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Muckshaw RD 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 Muckshaw RD over James Ballinger Ditch carry?
About 525 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is South Muckshaw RD over James Ballinger Ditch?
The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns South Muckshaw RD over James Ballinger Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.