US Bridges

Baysinger RD over Lick Creek

Poor

Owen County, Indiana · 0.5 S of Porter Ridge RD · Structure no. 6000145

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baysinger RD over Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Baysinger RD over Lick Creek in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesBaysinger RD
CrossesLick Creek
Location0.5 S of Porter Ridge RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.17184, -86.81367
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2023)
Projected traffic180 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$527,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baysinger RD over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baysinger RD over Lick Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Baysinger RD over Lick Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Baysinger RD over Lick Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Baysinger RD over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.