US Bridges

Martin Road over Summer Pecka Ditch

Good

Warrick County, Indiana · 00.80 MI S of Vann RD · Structure no. 8700182

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
404
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martin Road over Summer Pecka Ditch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Martin Road over Summer Pecka Ditch in Warrick 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 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 404 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 663 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMartin Road
CrossesSummer Pecka Ditch
Location00.80 MI S of Vann RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.97205, -87.36845
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic404 (2021)
Projected traffic663 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 Martin Road over Summer Pecka Ditch built?

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

What condition is Martin Road over Summer Pecka 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 Martin Road over Summer Pecka Ditch carry?

About 404 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Martin Road over Summer Pecka Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Martin Road over Summer Pecka Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.