US Bridges

US 40 over Little White Lick Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 03.35 W I-465 · Structure no. 013830

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,078
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 over Little White Lick Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 40 over Little White Lick Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 84 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 31,078 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,480 by 2034. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

CarriesUS 40
CrossesLittle White Lick Creek
Location03.35 W I-465
RouteU.S. Route 40
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.73042, -86.32314
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,078 (2019)
Projected traffic38,480 by 2034
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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 40 over Little White Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is US 40 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 40 over Little White Lick Creek carry?

About 31,078 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 40 over Little White Lick Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 over Little White Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.