US Bridges

SR 14 over Lincoln Ditch

Good

Pulaski County, Indiana · 01.46 E SR 39 · Structure no. 003700

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,815
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 14 over Lincoln Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 14 over Lincoln Ditch in Pulaski County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,815 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,850 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 14
CrossesLincoln Ditch
Location01.46 E SR 39
RouteState Highway 14
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.05617, -86.74946
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width125 ft (38 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,815 (2021)
Projected traffic2,850 by 2031
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 14 over Lincoln Ditch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 14 over Lincoln 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 14 over Lincoln Ditch carry?

About 1,815 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 14 over Lincoln Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns SR 14 over Lincoln Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.