US Bridges

Cross Stcr 75 E over Little Lick Creek

Good

Blackford County, Indiana · 00.20 S of JCT SR 26 · Structure no. 0500088

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
887
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cross Stcr 75 E over Little Lick Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cross Stcr 75 E over Little Lick Creek in Blackford County, Indiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 887 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,191 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCross Stcr 75 E
CrossesLittle Lick Creek
Location00.20 S of JCT SR 26
RouteCity Street 75
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.44926, -85.3559
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic887 (2022)
Projected traffic1,191 by 2042
Trucks5%
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

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 Cross Stcr 75 E over Little Lick Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cross Stcr 75 E over Little Lick Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Cross Stcr 75 E over Little Lick Creek carry?

About 887 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cross Stcr 75 E over Little Lick Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Cross Stcr 75 E over Little Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.