US Bridges

SR 45 over Lick Creek

Good

Brown County, Indiana · 02.87 S SR 135 · Structure no. 016891

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,860
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 45 over Lick Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 45 over Lick Creek in Brown County, Indiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,860 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,330 by 2035. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 45
CrossesLick Creek
Location02.87 S SR 135
RouteState Highway 45
CountyBrown County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.26627, -86.29916
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,860 (2009)
Projected traffic2,330 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 45 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 45 over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 45 over Lick Creek carry?

About 1,860 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 45 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 45 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.