US Bridges

SR 256 over Stink Ditch

Good

Scott County, Indiana · 00.44 W I-65 · Structure no. 080052

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,660
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 256 over Stink Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 256 over Stink Ditch in Scott County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 9,660 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,550 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 256
CrossesStink Ditch
Location00.44 W I-65
RouteState Highway 256
CountyScott County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.74175, -85.826
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating76.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,660 (2012)
Projected traffic11,550 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 256 over Stink Ditch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 256 over Stink 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 256 over Stink Ditch carry?

About 9,660 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 256 over Stink Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 256 over Stink Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.