US Bridges

Stone Road over Pokeberry Creek

Good

Warrick County, Indiana · 01.02 MI E of SR 161 · Structure no. 8700074

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stone Road over Pokeberry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stone Road over Pokeberry Creek in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 279 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesStone Road
CrossesPokeberry Creek
Location01.02 MI E of SR 161
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.17617, -87.07156
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2021)
Projected traffic279 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Stone Road over Pokeberry Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stone Road over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Stone Road over Pokeberry Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Stone Road over Pokeberry Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Stone Road over Pokeberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.