US Bridges

CR 400W over Lick Creek

Good

Madison County, Indiana · 00.30 N CR 1100 S · Structure no. 4800123

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
319
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400W over Lick Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 400W over Lick Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 319 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 452 by 2043. The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 400W
CrossesLick Creek
Location00.30 N CR 1100 S
RouteCounty Highway 163
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.95254, -85.74912
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 rating83.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic319 (2023)
Projected traffic452 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 400W over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400W 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 400W over Lick Creek carry?

About 319 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 400W over Lick Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400W over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.