US Bridges

SR 44 over Roberts Ditch

Good

Shelby County, Indiana · 03.86 W SR 9 · Structure no. 076946

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,816
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 44 over Roberts Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 44 over Roberts Ditch in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,816 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 44
CrossesRoberts Ditch
Location03.86 W SR 9
RouteState Highway 44
CountyShelby County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.50378, -85.84123
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,816 (2022)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 44 over Roberts Ditch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 44 over Roberts 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 44 over Roberts Ditch carry?

About 5,816 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 44 over Roberts Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns SR 44 over Roberts Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.