US Bridges

Franklin Road over Lick Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.25 S of Washington ST · Structure no. 4900259

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,077
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin Road over Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Franklin Road over Lick Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 10,077 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,974 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesFranklin Road
CrossesLick Creek
Location00.25 S of Washington ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.76966, -86.02624
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,077 (2019)
Projected traffic14,974 by 2039
Trucks7%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Franklin Road over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin Road 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Franklin Road over Lick Creek carry?

About 10,077 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Franklin Road over Lick Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin Road over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.