US Bridges

CR 1050S over Lick Creek

Fair

Madison County, Indiana · 00.20 W SR 9 · Structure no. 4800120

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
715
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1050S over Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1050S over Lick Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 715 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,013 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1050S
CrossesLick Creek
Location00.20 W SR 9
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyMadison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.95188, -85.76974
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic715 (2023)
Projected traffic1,013 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$685,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1050S over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1050S 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 1050S over Lick Creek carry?

About 715 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1050S over Lick Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1050S over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.