US Bridges

CR 800W over Hatfield Ditch

FairPosted for load

Spencer County, Indiana · 00.32 S of CR 150 N · Structure no. 7400025

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800W over Hatfield Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 800W over Hatfield Ditch in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 800W
CrossesHatfield Ditch
Location00.32 S of CR 150 N
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountySpencer County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.90505, -87.20583
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic390 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$717,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 800W over Hatfield Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 800W over Hatfield 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 800W over Hatfield Ditch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 800W over Hatfield Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800W over Hatfield Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.