US Bridges

CR 375S over Barren Ditch

Fair

Pike County, Indiana · 00.67 E CR 50 E · Structure no. 6300067

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
335
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 375S over Barren Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 375S over Barren Ditch in Pike County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 335 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 375S
CrossesBarren Ditch
Location00.67 E CR 50 E
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyPike County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.36674, -87.25641
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic335 (2019)
Projected traffic393 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$900,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 375S over Barren Ditch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 375S over Barren 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 375S over Barren Ditch carry?

About 335 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 375S over Barren Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 375S over Barren Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.