US Bridges

SR 13 over Lick Creek

Fair

Madison County, Indiana · 01.55 N US 36 · Structure no. 003300

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,928
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 13 over Lick Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 13 over Lick Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 68 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 6,928 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2035. The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 13
CrossesLick Creek
Location01.55 N US 36
RouteState Highway 13
CountyMadison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.95612, -85.8435
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,928 (2021)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 13 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SR 13 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 13 over Lick Creek carry?

About 6,928 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 13 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 13 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.