US Bridges

Telephone Road over Howard Williams Ditch

Good

Warrick County, Indiana · 0.16 MI E Epworth RD · Structure no. 8700190

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,860
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Telephone Road over Howard Williams Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Telephone Road over Howard Williams Ditch in Warrick 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 9,860 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,181 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesTelephone Road
CrossesHoward Williams Ditch
Location0.16 MI E Epworth RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.00578, -87.43825
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,860 (2021)
Projected traffic16,181 by 2041
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Telephone Road over Howard Williams Ditch built?

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

What condition is Telephone Road over Howard Williams 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 Telephone Road over Howard Williams Ditch carry?

About 9,860 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Telephone Road over Howard Williams Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Telephone Road over Howard Williams Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.