US Bridges

SR 1 over Lick Creek

Good

Fayette County, Indiana · 03.88 N SR 44 · Structure no. 000160

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,568
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 over Lick Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1 over Lick Creek in Fayette County, Indiana. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 100 years old, older 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 5,568 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,905 by 2030. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR 1
CrossesLick Creek
Location03.88 N SR 44
RouteState Highway 1
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.68746, -85.13843
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,568 (2015)
Projected traffic12,905 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 1 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SR 1 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1 over Lick Creek carry?

About 5,568 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.