US Bridges

SR 39 over West Fk White Lick Creek

Good

Hendricks County, Indiana · 02.85 N SR 236 · Structure no. 013240

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,280
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 39 over West Fk White Lick Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 39 over West Fk White Lick Creek in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 89 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 4,280 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,700 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 39
CrossesWest Fk White Lick Creek
Location02.85 N SR 236
RouteState Highway 39
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.82054, -86.54302
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,280 (2012)
Projected traffic4,700 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 39 over West Fk White Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 39 over West Fk 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 39 over West Fk White Lick Creek carry?

About 4,280 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 39 over West Fk White Lick Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 39 over West Fk White Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.