US Bridges

Fiscus Cemetary RD over Lick Creek

Fair

Owen County, Indiana · 00.40 E of Worland RD · Structure no. 6000094

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
360
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fiscus Cemetary RD over Lick Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Fiscus Cemetary RD over Lick Creek in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1970, 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.

It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFiscus Cemetary RD
CrossesLick Creek
Location00.40 E of Worland RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOwen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.22609, -87.00973
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 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 rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2023)
Projected traffic490 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 Fiscus Cemetary RD over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Fiscus Cemetary 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 Fiscus Cemetary RD over Lick Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fiscus Cemetary RD over Lick Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Fiscus Cemetary RD over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.