US Bridges

US 36 EB over White Lick Creek

Good

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.96 W Old SR 267 · Structure no. 011658

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
242 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,700
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 EB over White Lick Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 EB over White Lick Creek in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,100 by 2035. The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 36 EB
CrossesWhite Lick Creek
Location00.96 W Old SR 267
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.7623, -86.41762
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,700 (2015)
Projected traffic13,100 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 EB over White Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is US 36 EB over White 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 March 2024.

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

About 10,700 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 36 EB over White Lick Creek?

The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 EB over White Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.