US Bridges

US 36 over West Fk White Lick Creek

Fair

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.64 E SR 39 · Structure no. 011640

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,580
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 over West Fk White Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 36 over West Fk White Lick Creek in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 71 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 21,580 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,239 by 2034. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 36
CrossesWest Fk White Lick Creek
Location00.64 E SR 39
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.76005, -86.5132
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,580 (2021)
Projected traffic33,239 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 36 over West Fk White Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is US 36 over West Fk White 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 36 over West Fk White Lick Creek carry?

About 21,580 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 36 over West Fk White Lick Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 over West Fk White Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.