US Bridges

US 231 over Henry Denhardt Ditch

Fair

White County, Indiana · 00.60 N I-65 · Structure no. 029425

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231 over Henry Denhardt Ditch is a steel culvert carrying US 231 over Henry Denhardt Ditch in White County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,573 by 2030. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 231
CrossesHenry Denhardt Ditch
Location00.60 N I-65
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyWhite County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.67629, -87.04086
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating101.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2004)
Projected traffic2,573 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US 231 over Henry Denhardt Ditch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 231 over Henry Denhardt 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 231 over Henry Denhardt Ditch carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 231 over Henry Denhardt Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 231 over Henry Denhardt Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.