US Bridges

CR 375 South over French Lick Creek

Good

Orange County, Indiana · 0.05 W of SR 145 · Structure no. 5900039

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
425
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 375 South over French Lick Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 375 South over French Lick Creek in Orange County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR 375 South
CrossesFrench Lick Creek
Location0.05 W of SR 145
RouteCounty Highway 132
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.50709, -86.612
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2021)
Projected traffic680 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 CR 375 South over French Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 375 South over French 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 375 South over French Lick Creek carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR 375 South over French Lick Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 375 South over French Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.