US Bridges

SR 161 over Coles Creek

Fair

Warrick County, Indiana · 00.69 N SR 62 · Structure no. 028280

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,705
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 161 over Coles Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 161 over Coles Creek in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 58 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 5 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 1,705 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,830 by 2032. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 161
CrossesColes Creek
Location00.69 N SR 62
RouteState Highway 161
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.07076, -87.11836
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,705 (2004)
Projected traffic2,830 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Coles Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is SR 161 over Coles 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 Coles Creek carry?

About 1,705 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 161 over Coles Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 161 over Coles Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.