US Bridges

SR 164 over Lick Fork/Patoka Lake

Good

Dubois County, Indiana · 03.06 E SR 545 · Structure no. 028460

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
254 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,519
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 164 over Lick Fork/Patoka Lake is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 164 over Lick Fork/Patoka Lake in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 49 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,519 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,520 by 2032. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSR 164
CrossesLick Fork/Patoka Lake
Location03.06 E SR 545
RouteState Highway 164
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.37265, -86.68837
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,519 (2004)
Projected traffic2,520 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 164 over Lick Fork/Patoka Lake built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SR 164 over Lick Fork/Patoka Lake in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 164 over Lick Fork/Patoka Lake carry?

About 1,519 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 164 over Lick Fork/Patoka Lake?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 164 over Lick Fork/Patoka Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.