US Bridges

Libbert Road over Edwards Ditch

Good

Warrick County, Indiana · 00.18 MI N of SR 66 · Structure no. 8700102

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,752
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Libbert Road over Edwards Ditch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Libbert Road over Edwards Ditch in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 46 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 2,752 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,517 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLibbert Road
CrossesEdwards Ditch
Location00.18 MI N of SR 66
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.97934, -87.41407
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,752 (2021)
Projected traffic4,517 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Libbert Road over Edwards Ditch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Libbert Road over Edwards 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Libbert Road over Edwards Ditch carry?

About 2,752 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Libbert Road over Edwards Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Libbert Road over Edwards Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.