US Bridges

Southview Drive over Sartor Ditch

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Morgan County, Indiana · 00.11 N of Mahalasville R · Structure no. 5500304

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,140
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southview Drive over Sartor Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Southview Drive over Sartor Ditch in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,140 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,250 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSouthview Drive
CrossesSartor Ditch
Location00.11 N of Mahalasville R
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorgan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.40657, -86.42333
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,140 (2023)
Projected traffic7,250 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Southview Drive over Sartor Ditch built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Southview Drive over Sartor Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Southview Drive over Sartor Ditch carry?

About 4,140 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Southview Drive over Sartor Ditch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Southview Drive over Sartor Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.