Indiana State Road 160 Explained

State:IN
Type:IN
Route:160
Map Custom:yes
Map Notes:SR 160 highlighted in red
Length Mi:18.735
Direction A:West
Terminus A: at Salem
Junction: at Henryville
Direction B:East
Terminus B: at Henryville
Counties:Clark, Scott Washington
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Previous Route:159
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State Road 160 in the U.S. State of Indiana is a narrow two-lane road that crosses the scenic hill country of Washington, Scott and Clark counties.

Route description

The western terminus of State Road 160 is in Salem at its parent route, State Road 60. It passes to the south of the Clark State Forest just before reaching Henryville, where it intersects with Interstate 65 (Exit 19) and U.S. Route 31.

History

SR 160 from Charlestown to Henryville was number State Road 39. In September 2012, INDOT gave the section of roadway from US 31 to SR 403 to Clark County.[1]

Notes and References

  1. News: Clark County Takes Over Former State Roads . January 24, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121108154914/http://www.wave3.com/story/19595650/clark-county-takes-over-former-state-highways . November 8, 2012 . Chris McGill . dead .