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Vilas Road over Branch Lick Creek

Good

Owen County, Indiana · 0.4 S of Porter Ridge RD · Structure no. 6000172

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
360
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vilas Road over Branch Lick Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vilas Road over Branch Lick Creek in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesVilas Road
CrossesBranch Lick Creek
Location0.4 S of Porter Ridge RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOwen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.1768, -86.83145
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating68.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2023)
Projected traffic490 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Vilas Road over Branch Lick Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vilas Road over Branch 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 Vilas Road over Branch Lick Creek carry?

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

How long is Vilas Road over Branch Lick Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Vilas Road over Branch Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.