US Bridges

Mill ST over White Lick Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.06 W of Bottom Road · Structure no. 5500147

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete Continuous
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,440
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill ST over White Lick Creek is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying Mill ST over White Lick Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,440 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,520 by 2043. The structure is 250 ft (76.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMill ST
CrossesWhite Lick Creek
Location00.06 W of Bottom Road
RouteCity Street 53
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.53871, -86.36655
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length250 ft (76.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,440 (2023)
Projected traffic2,520 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Mill ST over White Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill ST over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mill ST over White Lick Creek carry?

About 1,440 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mill ST over White Lick Creek?

The structure is 250 ft (76.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mill ST over White Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.