US Bridges

SR 43 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

White County, Indiana · 00.78 S SR 18 · Structure no. 016250

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,495
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 43 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 43 over Drainage Ditch in White County, Indiana. It was built in 1930, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,495 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,479 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 43
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location00.78 S SR 18
RouteState Highway 43
CountyWhite County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.59144, -86.86889
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,495 (2021)
Projected traffic12,479 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 43 over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is SR 43 over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 43 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 7,495 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 43 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 43 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.