US Bridges

SR 61 over Unt Prides Creek

Good

Pike County, Indiana · 00.24 N SR 56 · Structure no. 021745

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,870
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 61 over Unt Prides Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 61 over Unt Prides Creek in Pike County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 4,870 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,190 by 2030. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 61
CrossesUnt Prides Creek
Location00.24 N SR 56
RouteState Highway 61
CountyPike County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.4947, -87.28179
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,870 (2008)
Projected traffic6,190 by 2030
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Unt Prides Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 61 over Unt Prides 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 Unt Prides Creek carry?

About 4,870 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 61 over Unt Prides Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 61 over Unt Prides Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.