US Bridges

SR 38 over Lick Creek

Fair

Madison County, Indiana · 00.42 E SR 109 · Structure no. 012870

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,691
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 38 over Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 38 over Lick Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 93 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 4,691 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,496 by 2029. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 38
CrossesLick Creek
Location00.42 E SR 109
RouteState Highway 38
CountyMadison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.98016, -85.62668
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
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,691 (2021)
Projected traffic10,496 by 2029
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 38 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SR 38 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 38 over Lick Creek carry?

About 4,691 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 38 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 38 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.