US Bridges

CR 700W over Lick Creek

Good

Madison County, Indiana · 00.30 N CR 1100 S · Structure no. 4800115

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
147
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700W over Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 700W over Lick Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 147 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2043. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 700W
CrossesLick Creek
Location00.30 N CR 1100 S
RouteCounty Highway 143
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.9498, -85.80602
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147 (2023)
Projected traffic209 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 700W over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700W 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 700W over Lick Creek carry?

About 147 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 700W over Lick Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700W over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.