US Bridges

SR 67 over Hodges Ditch

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 08.20 N US 231 · Structure no. 023940

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,785
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 67 over Hodges Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 67 over Hodges Ditch in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 4,785 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,880 by 2033. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 67
CrossesHodges Ditch
Location08.20 N US 231
RouteState Highway 67
CountyMorgan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.38132, -86.59988
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,785 (2022)
Projected traffic8,880 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 67 over Hodges Ditch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 67 over Hodges 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 67 over Hodges Ditch carry?

About 4,785 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 67 over Hodges Ditch?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 67 over Hodges Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.