US Bridges

SR 161 over Little Red Creek

Fair

Warrick County, Indiana · 00.13 S SR 68 · Structure no. 028320

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
731
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 161 over Little Red Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 161 over Little Red Creek in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 731 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,214 by 2032. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 161
CrossesLittle Red Creek
Location00.13 S SR 68
RouteState Highway 161
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.20224, -87.08971
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic731 (2004)
Projected traffic1,214 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Little Red Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 161 over Little Red 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 Red Creek carry?

About 731 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 161 over Little Red Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 161 over Little Red Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.