US Bridges

Willman Road over Little Lick Creek

Poor

Blackford County, Indiana · 01.20 NW of Cross Street · Structure no. 0500074

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willman Road over Little Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Willman Road over Little Lick Creek in Blackford County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 95 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWillman Road
CrossesLittle Lick Creek
Location01.20 NW of Cross Street
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.44693, -85.3619
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6 (2011)
Projected traffic9 by 2035
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$150,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Willman Road over Little Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Willman Road over Little Lick Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Willman Road over Little Lick Creek carry?

About 6 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Willman Road over Little Lick Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Willman Road over Little Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.