US Bridges

CR 175 East over Big Lick Creek

Fair

Blackford County, Indiana · 00.20 N of 300 S · Structure no. 0500023

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
248
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 175 East over Big Lick Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 175 East over Big Lick Creek in Blackford County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, 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 5 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 248 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 333 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 175 East
CrossesBig Lick Creek
Location00.20 N of 300 S
RouteCounty Highway 175
CountyBlackford County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.40799, -85.3367
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic248 (2022)
Projected traffic333 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 CR 175 East over Big Lick Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 175 East 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 175 East over Big Lick Creek carry?

About 248 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 175 East over Big Lick Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 175 East over Big Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.