US Bridges

CR 750W over Lick Creek

Fair

Madison County, Indiana · 00.30 N SR67 / US36 · Structure no. 4800117

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
848
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 750W over Lick Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 750W over Lick Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 90 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 848 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,201 by 2043. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 750W
CrossesLick Creek
Location00.30 N SR67 / US36
RouteCounty Highway 17
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.95298, -85.81519
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.2 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic848 (2023)
Projected traffic1,201 by 2043
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 750W over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is CR 750W 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 750W over Lick Creek carry?

About 848 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 750W over Lick Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 750W over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.