US Bridges

Coal City-Arney RD over Lick Creek

Fair

Owen County, Indiana · 00.01 W Lick Creek RD · Structure no. 6000067

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
330
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coal City-Arney RD over Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Coal City-Arney RD over Lick Creek in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 6 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCoal City-Arney RD
CrossesLick Creek
Location00.01 W Lick Creek RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOwen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.20148, -87.003
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2023)
Projected traffic450 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 Coal City-Arney RD over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coal City-Arney RD 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Coal City-Arney RD over Lick Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Coal City-Arney RD over Lick Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Coal City-Arney RD over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.