US Bridges

US 136 over Big White Lick Creek

Fair

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.15 W Old SR 267 · Structure no. 026940

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,851
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 136 over Big White Lick Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 136 over Big White Lick Creek in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 98 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 9,851 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,922 by 2033. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 136
CrossesBig White Lick Creek
Location00.15 W Old SR 267
RouteU.S. Route 136
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.84412, -86.40066
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating100 US tons
Inventory rating94.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,851 (2021)
Projected traffic12,922 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Big White Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is US 136 over Big 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 136 over Big White Lick Creek carry?

About 9,851 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 136 over Big White Lick Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 136 over Big White Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.