US Bridges

I-74 EB over Big White Lick Creek

Good

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.50 W SR 267 · Structure no. 044410

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,764
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-74 EB over Big White Lick Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 EB over Big White Lick Creek in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 66 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 25,764 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,775 by 2033. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-74 EB
CrossesBig White Lick Creek
Location00.50 W SR 267
RouteInterstate 74
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.86119, -86.40165
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,764 (2022)
Projected traffic16,775 by 2033
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-74 EB over Big White Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is I-74 EB over Big 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I-74 EB over Big White Lick Creek carry?

About 25,764 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I-74 EB over Big White Lick Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-74 EB over Big White Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.