US Bridges

SR 161 over Branch Pokeberry Creek

Good

Warrick County, Indiana · 01.87 S SR 68 · Structure no. 028300

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
615
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 161 over Branch Pokeberry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 161 over Branch Pokeberry Creek in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 615 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,021 by 2034. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 161
CrossesBranch Pokeberry Creek
Location01.87 S SR 68
RouteState Highway 161
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.17644, -87.08991
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic615 (2004)
Projected traffic1,021 by 2034
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 Branch Pokeberry Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 161 over Branch Pokeberry 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 Branch Pokeberry Creek carry?

About 615 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 161 over Branch Pokeberry Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 161 over Branch Pokeberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.