US Bridges

Franklin Bottoms over Cammie Thomas Ditch

PoorPosted for load

Washington County, Indiana · 00.80 SW County Line RD · Structure no. 8800027

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin Bottoms over Cammie Thomas Ditch is a steel truss - thru carrying Franklin Bottoms over Cammie Thomas Ditch in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 44 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2032. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesFranklin Bottoms
CrossesCammie Thomas Ditch
Location00.80 SW County Line RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.72603, -85.89932
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2012)
Projected traffic58 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$416,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Franklin Bottoms over Cammie Thomas Ditch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Franklin Bottoms over Cammie Thomas Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Franklin Bottoms over Cammie Thomas Ditch carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Franklin Bottoms over Cammie Thomas Ditch?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin Bottoms over Cammie Thomas Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.