US Bridges

SR 61 over Barn Creek

Good

Pike County, Indiana · 00.06 S SR 364 · Structure no. 021700

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,518
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 61 over Barn Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 61 over Barn Creek in Pike County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,518 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,585 by 2032. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 61
CrossesBarn Creek
Location00.06 S SR 364
RouteState Highway 61
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.35459, -87.2367
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,518 (2021)
Projected traffic7,585 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 Barn Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 61 over Barn 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 61 over Barn Creek carry?

About 2,518 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 61 over Barn Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 61 over Barn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.