US Bridges

CR 900E over Timmons Ditch

Fair

White County, Indiana · 00.01 S CR 550 N · Structure no. 9100231

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
255
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900E over Timmons Ditch is a steel culvert carrying CR 900E over Timmons Ditch in White County, Indiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 255 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 900E
CrossesTimmons Ditch
Location00.01 S CR 550 N
RouteCounty Highway 77
CountyWhite County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.83239, -86.69654
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating100 US tons
Inventory rating100 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2024)
Projected traffic340 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR 900E over Timmons Ditch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 900E over Timmons 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 900E over Timmons Ditch carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 900E over Timmons Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900E over Timmons Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.