US Bridges

SR 3 over Big Lick Creek

Fair

Blackford County, Indiana · 01.41 S SR 26 · Structure no. 001200

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,203
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Big Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3 over Big Lick Creek in Blackford County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 65 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 6,203 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,183 by 2029. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3
CrossesBig Lick Creek
Location01.41 S SR 26
RouteState Highway 3
CountyBlackford County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.43156, -85.37024
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,203 (2022)
Projected traffic9,183 by 2029
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 3 over Big Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SR 3 over Big Lick 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3 over Big Lick Creek carry?

About 6,203 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over Big Lick Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 over Big Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.