US Bridges

SR 9 over Lick Creek

Fair

Madison County, Indiana · 02.01 S US 36 · Structure no. 002500

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,693
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 9 over Lick Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 57 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 6 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 4,693 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,100 by 2035. The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 9
CrossesLick Creek
Location02.01 S US 36
RouteState Highway 9
CountyMadison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.95597, -85.76282
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length125 ft (38 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,693 (2021)
Projected traffic6,100 by 2035
Trucks12%
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 SR 9 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR 9 over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 9 over Lick Creek carry?

About 4,693 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 9 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.