US Bridges

Elm Street over Lick Creek

Fair

Orange County, Indiana · 0.03 S of US 50 · Structure no. 5900103

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm Street over Lick Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Elm Street over Lick Creek in Orange County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2034. The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesElm Street
CrossesLick Creek
Location0.03 S of US 50
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.55577, -86.47599
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2014)
Projected traffic880 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Elm Street over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elm Street 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Elm Street over Lick Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Elm Street over Lick Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Elm Street over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.