US Bridges

US 36 WB over Little White Lick Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 02.30 W I-465 · Structure no. 011681

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,998
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 WB over Little White Lick Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 36 WB over Little White Lick Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 49 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 24,998 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,925 by 2034. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 36 WB
CrossesLittle White Lick Creek
Location02.30 W I-465
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.76405, -86.31074
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,998 (2019)
Projected traffic23,925 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 36 WB over Little White Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is US 36 WB over Little White 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 36 WB over Little White Lick Creek carry?

About 24,998 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 36 WB over Little White Lick Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 WB over Little White Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.