US Bridges

SR 168 over Snake Run Creek

Fair

Gibson County, Indiana · 04.29 E US 41 · Structure no. 028660

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,804
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 168 over Snake Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 168 over Snake Run Creek in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,804 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,995 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 168
CrossesSnake Run Creek
Location04.29 E US 41
RouteState Highway 168
CountyGibson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.2525, -87.48731
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,804 (2004)
Projected traffic2,995 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 168 over Snake Run Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 168 over Snake Run 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 168 over Snake Run Creek carry?

About 1,804 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 168 over Snake Run Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m).

Who owns SR 168 over Snake Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.