US Bridges

Boatman Road over Stucker Ditch

Fair

Scott County, Indiana · 01.31 N Moonglow RD · Structure no. 7200007

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boatman Road over Stucker Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Boatman Road over Stucker Ditch in Scott County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBoatman Road
CrossesStucker Ditch
Location01.31 N Moonglow RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyScott County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.72618, -85.81344
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2021)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boatman Road over Stucker Ditch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boatman Road over Stucker 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Boatman Road over Stucker Ditch carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Boatman Road over Stucker Ditch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Boatman Road over Stucker Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.