US Bridges

SR 167 over Big Lick Creek

Fair

Blackford County, Indiana · 03.75 S SR 26 · Structure no. 028580

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,286
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 167 over Big Lick Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 167 over Big Lick Creek in Blackford County, Indiana. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 41 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 1,286 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2036. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 167
CrossesBig Lick Creek
Location03.75 S SR 26
RouteState Highway 167
CountyBlackford County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.39616, -85.20655
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,286 (2022)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2036
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 167 over Big Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SR 167 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 167 over Big Lick Creek carry?

About 1,286 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 167 over Big Lick Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 167 over Big Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.