US Bridges

SR 68 over Pigeon Creek Overflow

Good

Warrick County, Indiana · 02.08 E SR 57 · Structure no. 024431

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,163
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 68 over Pigeon Creek Overflow is a concrete culvert carrying SR 68 over Pigeon Creek Overflow in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,163 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,163 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesSR 68
CrossesPigeon Creek Overflow
Location02.08 E SR 57
RouteState Highway 68
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.19396, -87.41996
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,163 (2023)
Projected traffic2,163 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 68 over Pigeon Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 68 over Pigeon Creek Overflow 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 68 over Pigeon Creek Overflow carry?

About 2,163 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 68 over Pigeon Creek Overflow?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 68 over Pigeon Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.