US Bridges

Duckworth RD over Burkhart Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.24 S of Duckworth RD · Structure no. 5500012

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duckworth RD over Burkhart Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Duckworth RD over Burkhart Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 57 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 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDuckworth RD
CrossesBurkhart Creek
Location00.24 S of Duckworth RD
RouteCounty Highway 17
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.41283, -86.53991
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2043
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Duckworth RD over Burkhart Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Duckworth RD over Burkhart Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Duckworth RD over Burkhart Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Duckworth RD over Burkhart Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Duckworth RD over Burkhart Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.