US Bridges

Old SR 160 over Miller Fork

Fair

Clark County, Indiana · 00.22 E US 31 · Structure no. 1000140

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,410
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 160 over Miller Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Old SR 160 over Miller Fork in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 4,410 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,670 by 2038. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesOld SR 160
CrossesMiller Fork
Location00.22 E US 31
RouteState Highway 160
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.54152, -85.76414
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,410 (2018)
Projected traffic7,670 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Old SR 160 over Miller Fork built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old SR 160 over Miller Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does Old SR 160 over Miller Fork carry?

About 4,410 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 160 over Miller Fork?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR 160 over Miller Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.