South Hickory RD over Charles Pfiefer Ditch
GoodMarshall County, Indiana · 00.40 N of E 18th RD · Structure no. 5000120
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Hickory RD over Charles Pfiefer Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying South Hickory RD over Charles Pfiefer Ditch in Marshall County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Hickory RD over Charles Pfiefer Ditch built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Hickory RD over Charles Pfiefer 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does South Hickory RD over Charles Pfiefer Ditch carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is South Hickory RD over Charles Pfiefer Ditch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns South Hickory RD over Charles Pfiefer Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.