SR 161 over Little Pigeon Creek
FairSpencer County, Indiana · 03.00 S SR 62 · Structure no. 028260
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 264 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,588
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 161 over Little Pigeon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 161 over Little Pigeon Creek in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 61 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,588 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,637 by 2032. The structure is 264 ft (80.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 161 over Little Pigeon Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is SR 161 over Little Pigeon Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does SR 161 over Little Pigeon Creek carry?
About 1,588 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 161 over Little Pigeon Creek?
The structure is 264 ft (80.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SR 161 over Little Pigeon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.