US Bridges

SR 3 over Little Lick Creek

Fair

Blackford County, Indiana · 00.67 S SR 26 · Structure no. 001210

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,690
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Little Lick Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 3 over Little Lick Creek in Blackford County, Indiana. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 38 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 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 6,690 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,690 by 2043. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3
CrossesLittle Lick Creek
Location00.67 S SR 26
RouteState Highway 3
CountyBlackford County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.44218, -85.37018
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,690 (2022)
Projected traffic6,690 by 2043
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 3 over Little Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is SR 3 over Little 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 June 2024.

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

About 6,690 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over Little Lick Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 over Little Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.