US Bridges

Kelly Road over West Fork of Lick Creek

Good

Owen County, Indiana · 00.30 N of Denmark RD · Structure no. 6000055

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
530
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kelly Road over West Fork of Lick Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kelly Road over West Fork of Lick Creek in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKelly Road
CrossesWest Fork of Lick Creek
Location00.30 N of Denmark RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOwen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.27438, -87.02683
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating63.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2023)
Projected traffic720 by 2043
Trucks5%
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

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 Kelly Road over West Fork of Lick Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kelly Road over West Fork of 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Kelly Road over West Fork of Lick Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kelly Road over West Fork of Lick Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Kelly Road over West Fork of Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.