US Bridges

SR 42 over Trib L.C. Cook Ditch

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 01.60 E SR 142 · Structure no. 015845

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,329
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 42 over Trib L.C. Cook Ditch is a steel culvert carrying SR 42 over Trib L.C. Cook Ditch in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,329 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,591 by 2030. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 42
CrossesTrib L.C. Cook Ditch
Location01.60 E SR 142
RouteState Highway 42
CountyMorgan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.54319, -86.64217
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,329 (2022)
Projected traffic2,591 by 2030
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 42 over Trib L.C. Cook Ditch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 42 over Trib L.C. Cook 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 42 over Trib L.C. Cook Ditch carry?

About 1,329 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 42 over Trib L.C. Cook Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SR 42 over Trib L.C. Cook Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.