US Bridges

Thomastown RD over Ox Ditch

Fair

Scott County, Indiana · 00.90 E Finley Firehouse · Structure no. 7200035

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thomastown RD over Ox Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Thomastown RD over Ox 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesThomastown RD
CrossesOx Ditch
Location00.90 E Finley Firehouse
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.71981, -85.83918
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic125 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thomastown RD over Ox Ditch built?

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

What condition is Thomastown RD over Ox 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 Thomastown RD over Ox Ditch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Thomastown RD over Ox Ditch?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Thomastown RD over Ox Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.