US Bridges

CR 1050S over Lick Creek

Fair

Madison County, Indiana · 00.10 W CR 300 W · Structure no. 4800121

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
281
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1050S over Lick Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 1050S over Lick Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 95 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 281 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 398 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1050S
CrossesLick Creek
Location00.10 W CR 300 W
RouteCounty Highway 118
CountyMadison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.95235, -85.73463
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic281 (2023)
Projected traffic398 by 2043
Trucks3%
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

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 1050S over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

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

How long is CR 1050S over Lick Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1050S over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.