US Bridges

SR 168 over Hoffman Creek

Good

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.44 W SR 57 · Structure no. 028690

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,246
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 168 over Hoffman Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 168 over Hoffman Creek in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 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 1,246 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,069 by 2032. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR 168
CrossesHoffman Creek
Location00.44 W SR 57
RouteState Highway 168
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.2524, -87.40133
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 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 width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,246 (2004)
Projected traffic2,069 by 2032
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

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 Hoffman Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SR 168 over Hoffman Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 168 over Hoffman Creek carry?

About 1,246 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 168 over Hoffman Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 168 over Hoffman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.