US Bridges

Tom Hession Drive over Hankins Ditch

Good

Shelby County, Indiana · 00.25 Mi. S. of CR 400 N · Structure no. 7300201

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
389 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tom Hession Drive over Hankins Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Tom Hession Drive over Hankins Ditch in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2039. The structure is 389 ft (118.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTom Hession Drive
CrossesHankins Ditch
Location00.25 Mi. S. of CR 400 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShelby County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.57717, -85.81963
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length389 ft (118.5 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2019)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2039
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tom Hession Drive over Hankins Ditch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tom Hession Drive over Hankins 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Tom Hession Drive over Hankins Ditch carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tom Hession Drive over Hankins Ditch?

The structure is 389 ft (118.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Tom Hession Drive over Hankins Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.