US Bridges

SR 145 over French Lick Creek

Fair

Orange County, Indiana · 04.39 S SR56 · Structure no. 027290

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,333
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 145 over French Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 145 over French Lick Creek in Orange County, Indiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 2,333 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,230 by 2032. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 145
CrossesFrench Lick Creek
Location04.39 S SR56
RouteState Highway 145
CountyOrange County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.49548, -86.60299
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,333 (2004)
Projected traffic3,230 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 145 over French Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 145 over French 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 145 over French Lick Creek carry?

About 2,333 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 145 over French Lick Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 145 over French Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.