US Bridges

SR 42 over White Lick Creek

Good

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.43 W SR 267 · Structure no. 015880

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
436 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,070
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 42 over White Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 42 over White Lick Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 62 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 6,070 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,070 by 2040. The structure is 436 ft (132.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 42
CrossesWhite Lick Creek
Location00.43 W SR 267
RouteState Highway 42
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.60876, -86.38204
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length436 ft (132.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,070 (2020)
Projected traffic6,070 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 42 over White Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is SR 42 over White 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 42 over White Lick Creek carry?

About 6,070 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 42 over White Lick Creek?

The structure is 436 ft (132.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 42 over White Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.