US Bridges

SR 26 over Little Lick Creek

Fair

Blackford County, Indiana · 00.82 E SR 3 · Structure no. 076626

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,339
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26 over Little Lick Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 26 over Little Lick Creek in Blackford County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 2,339 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,116 by 2030. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 26
CrossesLittle Lick Creek
Location00.82 E SR 3
RouteState Highway 26
CountyBlackford County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.4502, -85.35539
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,339 (2021)
Projected traffic5,116 by 2030
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 26 over Little Lick Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 26 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 SR 26 over Little Lick Creek carry?

About 2,339 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 26 over Little Lick Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 26 over Little Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.