US Bridges

SR 109 over Lick Creek

Good

Madison County, Indiana · 00.60 N SR 38 · Structure no. 025400

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,049
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 109 over Lick Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 109 over Lick Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,049 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,213 by 2041. The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 109
CrossesLick Creek
Location00.60 N SR 38
RouteState Highway 109
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.99054, -85.63372
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,049 (2022)
Projected traffic7,213 by 2041
Trucks28%
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 109 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SR 109 over Lick Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 109 over Lick Creek carry?

About 5,049 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SR 109 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 109 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.