US Bridges

Alexander Biggs RD over Blue Lick Creek

Good

Clark County, Indiana · 00.10 W of Howser Road · Structure no. 1000068

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alexander Biggs RD over Blue Lick Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Alexander Biggs RD over Blue Lick Creek in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2038. The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAlexander Biggs RD
CrossesBlue Lick Creek
Location00.10 W of Howser Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.50258, -85.77335
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2018)
Projected traffic680 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Alexander Biggs RD over Blue Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alexander Biggs RD over Blue 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Alexander Biggs RD over Blue Lick Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Alexander Biggs RD over Blue Lick Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Alexander Biggs RD over Blue Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.