US Bridges

SR 61 over South Fork Patoka River

Good

Pike County, Indiana · 02.90 S SR 64 · Structure no. 021690

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,305
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 61 over South Fork Patoka River is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying SR 61 over South Fork Patoka River in Pike County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 2,305 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,826 by 2032. The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 61
CrossesSouth Fork Patoka River
Location02.90 S SR 64
RouteState Highway 61
CountyPike County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.29704, -87.26067
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,305 (2004)
Projected traffic3,826 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 61 over South Fork Patoka River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 61 over South Fork Patoka River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 61 over South Fork Patoka River carry?

About 2,305 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 61 over South Fork Patoka River?

The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 61 over South Fork Patoka River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.