Old Indiana 160 over Sinking Fork
FairClark County, Indiana · 03.80 E US 31 · Structure no. 1000142
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 83 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Indiana 160 over Sinking Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Old Indiana 160 over Sinking Fork in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 57 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,300 by 2037. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Indiana 160 over Sinking Fork built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Old Indiana 160 over Sinking 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 Indiana 160 over Sinking Fork carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Old Indiana 160 over Sinking Fork?
The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Old Indiana 160 over Sinking Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.