US Bridges

Old SR 145 over French Lick Creek

FairPosted for load

Orange County, Indiana · 0.05 W of SR 145 · Structure no. 5900040

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 145 over French Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old SR 145 over French Lick Creek in Orange County, Indiana. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2034. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOld SR 145
CrossesFrench Lick Creek
Location0.05 W of SR 145
RouteCounty Highway 145
CountyOrange County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.51245, -86.61467
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2014)
Projected traffic210 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old SR 145 over French Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old 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 May 2024.

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

About 150 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 145 over French Lick Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR 145 over French Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.