US Bridges

SR 246 over Lick Creek

Good

Owen County, Indiana · 07.33 E SR 59 · Structure no. 030371

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
710
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 246 over Lick Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 246 over Lick Creek in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 710 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2039. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 246
CrossesLick Creek
Location07.33 E SR 59
RouteState Highway 246
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.29278, -86.98476
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2017)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR 246 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 246 over 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 246 over Lick Creek carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 246 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 246 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.