SR 161 over Carter Creek
GoodSpencer County, Indiana · 04.18 N SR 66 · Structure no. 028230
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,184
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 161 over Carter Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 161 over Carter Creek in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,184 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,637 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 161 over Carter Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 161 over Carter 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 2024.
How much traffic does SR 161 over Carter Creek carry?
About 1,184 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 161 over Carter Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns SR 161 over Carter Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.