US Bridges

Old SR 67 over Hodges Ditch

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.03 N of SR 67 · Structure no. 5500131

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
360
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 67 over Hodges Ditch is a concrete tee beam carrying Old SR 67 over Hodges Ditch in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesOld SR 67
CrossesHodges Ditch
Location00.03 N of SR 67
RouteCounty Highway 280
CountyMorgan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.38191, -86.59969
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2023)
Projected traffic630 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old SR 67 over Hodges Ditch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Old SR 67 over Hodges Ditch carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 67 over Hodges Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR 67 over Hodges Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.