US Bridges

US 136 over West Fork White Lick Crk

Fair

Hendricks County, Indiana · 02.33 W Old SR 267 · Structure no. 026930

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,739
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 136 over West Fork White Lick Crk is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 136 over West Fork White Lick Crk in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 67 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 12,739 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,782 by 2033. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 136
CrossesWest Fork White Lick Crk
Location02.33 W Old SR 267
RouteU.S. Route 136
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.8559, -86.43811
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,739 (2021)
Projected traffic9,782 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US 136 over West Fork White Lick Crk built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is US 136 over West Fork White Lick Crk 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 136 over West Fork White Lick Crk carry?

About 12,739 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 136 over West Fork White Lick Crk?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 136 over West Fork White Lick Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.