US Bridges

Dillman RD over North Prong Stotts Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.37 S of 340 N · Structure no. 5500044

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dillman RD over North Prong Stotts Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Dillman RD over North Prong Stotts Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDillman RD
CrossesNorth Prong Stotts Creek
Location00.37 S of 340 N
RouteCounty Highway 327
CountyMorgan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.47223, -86.27052
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2023)
Projected traffic250 by 2043
Trucks5%
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

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 Dillman RD over North Prong Stotts Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dillman RD over North Prong Stotts 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 Dillman RD over North Prong Stotts Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dillman RD over North Prong Stotts Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Dillman RD over North Prong Stotts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.