US Bridges

SR 69 over Drainage Ditch - South

Good

Posey County, Indiana · 00.40 N SR 68 · Structure no. 024591

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,644
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 69 over Drainage Ditch - South is a concrete culvert carrying SR 69 over Drainage Ditch - South in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,644 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,662 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 69
CrossesDrainage Ditch - South
Location00.40 N SR 68
RouteState Highway 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.14914, -87.89334
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,644 (2004)
Projected traffic3,662 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 69 over Drainage Ditch - South built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 69 over Drainage Ditch - South 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 69 over Drainage Ditch - South carry?

About 2,644 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 69 over Drainage Ditch - South?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 69 over Drainage Ditch - South?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.