US Bridges

Bridge ST over East Fork of White Lick

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.29 W of SR 67 · Structure no. 5500151

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,170
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge ST over East Fork of White Lick is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge ST over East Fork of White Lick in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 8,170 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,300 by 2043. The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBridge ST
CrossesEast Fork of White Lick
Location00.29 W of SR 67
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.61642, -86.36069
Functional classUrban Collector

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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.6 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,170 (2023)
Projected traffic14,300 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge ST over East Fork of White Lick built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge ST over East Fork of White Lick 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 Bridge ST over East Fork of White Lick carry?

About 8,170 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bridge ST over East Fork of White Lick?

The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge ST over East Fork of White Lick?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.