US Bridges

Regal Valley DR over Kirkpatrick Ditch

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.26 S of Veterans Memor · Structure no. 7900198

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Regal Valley DR over Kirkpatrick Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Regal Valley DR over Kirkpatrick Ditch in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 837 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRegal Valley DR
CrossesKirkpatrick Ditch
Location00.26 S of Veterans Memor
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.36404, -86.8691
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2018)
Projected traffic837 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Regal Valley DR over Kirkpatrick Ditch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Regal Valley DR over Kirkpatrick 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Regal Valley DR over Kirkpatrick Ditch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Regal Valley DR over Kirkpatrick Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Regal Valley DR over Kirkpatrick Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.