Slate Cut RD over Stucker Ditch
PoorPosted for loadScott County, Indiana · 00.37 N of SR 56 · Structure no. 7200047
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 720
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Slate Cut RD over Stucker Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Slate Cut RD over Stucker Ditch in Scott County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 720 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,280 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Slate Cut RD over Stucker Ditch built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Slate Cut RD over Stucker Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Slate Cut RD over Stucker Ditch carry?
About 720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Slate Cut RD over Stucker Ditch?
The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Slate Cut RD over Stucker Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.