US Bridges

SR 61 over Smith Fork

Fair

Warrick County, Indiana · 02.15 N SR 68 · Structure no. 021670

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,192
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 61 over Smith Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 61 over Smith Fork in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 2,192 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,638 by 2032. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 61
CrossesSmith Fork
Location02.15 N SR 68
RouteState Highway 61
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.22592, -87.29842
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,192 (2004)
Projected traffic3,638 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 Smith Fork built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 61 over Smith Fork 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 61 over Smith Fork carry?

About 2,192 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 61 over Smith Fork?

The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 61 over Smith Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.