US Bridges

Greencastle RD over White Lick Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.60 E of Whitelick RD · Structure no. 5500171

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
310 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greencastle RD over White Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Greencastle RD over White Lick Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 5,250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,190 by 2043. The structure is 310 ft (94.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesGreencastle RD
CrossesWhite Lick Creek
Location00.60 E of Whitelick RD
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyMorgan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.61311, -86.38547
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length310 ft (94.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,250 (2023)
Projected traffic9,190 by 2043
Trucks5%
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

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 Greencastle RD over White Lick Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greencastle RD 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 Greencastle RD over White Lick Creek carry?

About 5,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Greencastle RD over White Lick Creek?

The structure is 310 ft (94.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Greencastle RD over White Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.