US Bridges

US 36 over Lick Creek

Fair

Madison County, Indiana · 02.19 E SR 13 · Structure no. 024130

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,052
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 over Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 36 over Lick Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 100 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 10,052 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,266 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 36
CrossesLick Creek
Location02.19 E SR 13
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyMadison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.95287, -85.81038
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,052 (2020)
Projected traffic12,266 by 2040
Trucks13%
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 US 36 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is US 36 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 36 over Lick Creek carry?

About 10,052 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 36 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.