US Bridges

US 150 over Branch Lick Creek

Good

Orange County, Indiana · 02.04 W SR 37 · Structure no. 027550

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,365
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 150 over Branch Lick Creek is a steel culvert carrying US 150 over Branch Lick Creek in Orange County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,365 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,431 by 2030. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesUS 150
CrossesBranch Lick Creek
Location02.04 W SR 37
RouteU.S. Route 150
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.56717, -86.50303
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,365 (2004)
Projected traffic7,431 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Branch Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 150 over Branch Lick Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does US 150 over Branch Lick Creek carry?

About 5,365 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 150 over Branch Lick Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns US 150 over Branch Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.