US Bridges

US 150 over Lick Creek

Fair

Orange County, Indiana · 02.71 E SR 56 · Structure no. 027500

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
158 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,180
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 150 over Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 150 over Lick Creek in Orange County, Indiana. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 102 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 8,180 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,810 by 2031. The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 150
CrossesLick Creek
Location02.71 E SR 56
RouteU.S. Route 150
CountyOrange County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.57697, -86.56668
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length158 ft (48.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,180 (2011)
Projected traffic12,810 by 2031
Trucks14%
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

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 US 150 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is US 150 over 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 150 over Lick Creek carry?

About 8,180 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 150 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 150 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.