US Bridges

Slab RD over Stucker Ditch

Fair

Scott County, Indiana · 00.40 S Grain Bin RD · Structure no. 7200026

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Slab RD over Stucker Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Slab RD 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,150 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSlab RD
CrossesStucker Ditch
Location00.40 S Grain Bin RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.69463, -85.75662
Functional classRural Major 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
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2021)
Projected traffic1,150 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Slab RD over Stucker Ditch built?

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

What condition is Slab RD 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 Slab RD over Stucker Ditch carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Slab RD over Stucker Ditch?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Slab RD over Stucker Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.