US Bridges

Blue Lick Road over Vote Run

Good

Clark County, Indiana · 00.40 SW of Houser Road · Structure no. 1000138

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
410
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Lick Road over Vote Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blue Lick Road over Vote Run in Clark 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 710 by 2038. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBlue Lick Road
CrossesVote Run
Location00.40 SW of Houser Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.52159, -85.79464
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2018)
Projected traffic710 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Blue Lick Road over Vote Run built?

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

What condition is Blue Lick Road over Vote Run 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 Blue Lick Road over Vote Run carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Blue Lick Road over Vote Run?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Lick Road over Vote Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.