US Bridges

Thompson RD over Lick Creek

Fair

Owen County, Indiana · 00.10 S of Porter Ridge R · Structure no. 6000120

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thompson RD over Lick Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Thompson RD over Lick Creek in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesThompson RD
CrossesLick Creek
Location00.10 S of Porter Ridge R
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.17765, -86.82016
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2023)
Projected traffic610 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Thompson RD over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thompson 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 Thompson RD over Lick Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Thompson RD over Lick Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Thompson RD over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.