US Bridges

River RD over Lick Run Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Indiana · 00.10 E of Walnut ST · Structure no. 3100031

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
215 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
366
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River RD over Lick Run Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying River RD over Lick Run Creek in Harrison County, Indiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 366 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2041. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver RD
CrossesLick Run Creek
Location00.10 E of Walnut ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarrison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.02183, -86.20001
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic366 (2021)
Projected traffic600 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River RD over Lick Run Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is River RD over Lick Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does River RD over Lick Run Creek carry?

About 366 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is River RD over Lick Run Creek?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns River RD over Lick Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.