US Bridges

CR 875E over Lick Branch

Fair

Henry County, Indiana · 00.15 S of CR 600 S · Structure no. 3300131

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 875E over Lick Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 875E over Lick Branch in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 185 by 2039. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 875E
CrossesLick Branch
Location00.15 S of CR 600 S
RouteCounty Highway 89
CountyHenry County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.84485, -85.22092
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2019)
Projected traffic185 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 875E over Lick Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 875E over Lick Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 875E over Lick Branch carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 875E over Lick Branch?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 875E over Lick Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.