US Bridges

S County Line RD over Branch of Pollard Ditch

FairPosted for load

Sullivan County, Indiana · 00.26 W of CR 625 E · Structure no. 7700006

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S County Line RD over Branch of Pollard Ditch is a concrete arch - deck carrying S County Line RD over Branch of Pollard Ditch in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older 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 5 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesS County Line RD
CrossesBranch of Pollard Ditch
Location00.26 W of CR 625 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySullivan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.90171, -87.29835
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.9 US tons
Inventory rating13.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2011)
Projected traffic130 by 2031
Trucks4%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$457,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S County Line RD over Branch of Pollard Ditch built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is S County Line RD over Branch of Pollard 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does S County Line RD over Branch of Pollard Ditch carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S County Line RD over Branch of Pollard Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns S County Line RD over Branch of Pollard Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.