US Bridges

SR 161 over Mccoy Drain

Good

Spencer County, Indiana · 01.96 N SR 66 · Structure no. 028210

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,050
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 161 over Mccoy Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 161 over Mccoy Drain in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 3,050 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,063 by 2032. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR 161
CrossesMccoy Drain
Location01.96 N SR 66
RouteState Highway 161
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.93085, -87.16858
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,050 (2004)
Projected traffic5,063 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 161 over Mccoy Drain built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 161 over Mccoy Drain 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 161 over Mccoy Drain carry?

About 3,050 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 161 over Mccoy Drain?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 161 over Mccoy Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.