US Bridges

US 50 over Double Lick Creek

Fair

Dearborn County, Indiana · 02.13 E SR 1 · Structure no. 018840

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,379
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 over Double Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 50 over Double Lick Creek in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 12,379 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,350 by 2030. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 50
CrossesDouble Lick Creek
Location02.13 E SR 1
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.14845, -84.82339
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating97.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,379 (2004)
Projected traffic17,350 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 50 over Double Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 over Double 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 50 over Double Lick Creek carry?

About 12,379 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 50 over Double Lick Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 over Double Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.