US Bridges

Old Buffalo Trail over Branch of Rodgers Ditch

FairPosted for load

Sullivan County, Indiana · 00.01 N of CR 550 S · Structure no. 7700070

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Buffalo Trail over Branch of Rodgers Ditch is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Old Buffalo Trail over Branch of Rodgers Ditch in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Buffalo Trail
CrossesBranch of Rodgers Ditch
Location00.01 N of CR 550 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySullivan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.00504, -87.49293
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.9 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2011)
Projected traffic160 by 2031
Trucks2%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$802,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Buffalo Trail over Branch of Rodgers Ditch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Buffalo Trail over Branch of Rodgers 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 Old Buffalo Trail over Branch of Rodgers Ditch carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Buffalo Trail over Branch of Rodgers Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Old Buffalo Trail over Branch of Rodgers Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.