US Bridges

SR 162 over Green Creek

Fair

Dubois County, Indiana · 00.44 E SR 264 · Structure no. 028370

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,874
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 162 over Green Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 162 over Green Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 55 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 10,874 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,052 by 2032. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 162
CrossesGreen Creek
Location00.44 E SR 264
RouteState Highway 162
CountyDubois County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.24323, -86.86509
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,874 (2004)
Projected traffic18,052 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 162 over Green Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is SR 162 over Green 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 162 over Green Creek carry?

About 10,874 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 162 over Green Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 162 over Green Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.