US Bridges

SR 68161 over Upper Pigeon Creek

Fair

Warrick County, Indiana · 01.87 E SR 161 · Structure no. 028326

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
742
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 68161 over Upper Pigeon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 68161 over Upper Pigeon Creek in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 93 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 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 742 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 812 by 2038. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 25.5 mi (41 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 68161
CrossesUpper Pigeon Creek
Location01.87 E SR 161
RouteState Highway 68
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.19056, -87.06364
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic742 (2018)
Projected traffic812 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed25.5 mi (41 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 68161 over Upper Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is SR 68161 over Upper Pigeon 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 68161 over Upper Pigeon Creek carry?

About 742 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 68161 over Upper Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 68161 over Upper Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.