US Bridges

Green Valley Road over Lick Creek

Good

Brown County, Indiana · 0.1 MI E of Oak Grove RD · Structure no. 0700103

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Valley Road over Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Green Valley Road over Lick Creek in Brown 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesGreen Valley Road
CrossesLick Creek
Location0.1 MI E of Oak Grove RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.19602, -86.29721
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic175 by 2041
Trucks5%
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

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 Green Valley Road over Lick Creek built?

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

What condition is Green Valley Road 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Green Valley Road over Lick Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Green Valley Road over Lick Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Green Valley Road over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.