US Bridges

SR 160 over Pigeon Roost Creek

Fair

Clark County, Indiana · 03.44 W I-65 · Structure no. 028150

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,593
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 160 over Pigeon Roost Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 160 over Pigeon Roost Creek in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 90 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 1,593 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,203 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 160
CrossesPigeon Roost Creek
Location03.44 W I-65
RouteState Highway 160
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.55775, -85.83406
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,593 (2022)
Projected traffic3,203 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 SR 160 over Pigeon Roost Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SR 160 over Pigeon Roost Creek 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 160 over Pigeon Roost Creek carry?

About 1,593 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 160 over Pigeon Roost Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 160 over Pigeon Roost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.