US Bridges

Monroe Street over Little Lick Creek

Fair

Blackford County, Indiana · 00.10 N of 1st Street · Structure no. 0500073

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
875
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monroe Street over Little Lick Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Monroe Street over Little Lick Creek in Blackford County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 875 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,175 by 2031. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMonroe Street
CrossesLittle Lick Creek
Location00.10 N of 1st Street
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.44339, -85.36632
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic875 (2011)
Projected traffic1,175 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Monroe Street over Little Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monroe Street 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Monroe Street over Little Lick Creek carry?

About 875 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Monroe Street over Little Lick Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Monroe Street over Little Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.