US Bridges

Lickford Bridge RD over Indian Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Indiana · 00.10 NW of Blue Spring R · Structure no. 3100034

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lickford Bridge RD over Indian Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Lickford Bridge RD over Indian Creek in Harrison County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 105 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2038. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLickford Bridge RD
CrossesIndian Creek
Location00.10 NW of Blue Spring R
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarrison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.12579, -86.24742
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic50 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lickford Bridge RD over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Lickford Bridge RD over Indian 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 Lickford Bridge RD over Indian Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lickford Bridge RD over Indian Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Lickford Bridge RD over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.