US Bridges

SR 144 over Sinkum Ditch

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 01.91 W SR 37 · Structure no. 027060

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,498
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 144 over Sinkum Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 144 over Sinkum Ditch in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 56 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 11,498 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,425 by 2033. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 144
CrossesSinkum Ditch
Location01.91 W SR 37
RouteState Highway 144
CountyMorgan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.56765, -86.28306
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,498 (2022)
Projected traffic16,425 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 144 over Sinkum Ditch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SR 144 over Sinkum 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 144 over Sinkum Ditch carry?

About 11,498 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 144 over Sinkum Ditch?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 144 over Sinkum Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.