US Bridges

SR 57 over Lick Creek

Good

Pike County, Indiana · 02.84 N SR 356 · Structure no. 020600

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,563
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 57 over Lick Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 57 over Lick Creek in Pike County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 7,563 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,474 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 57
CrossesLick Creek
Location02.84 N SR 356
RouteState Highway 57
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.5188, -87.24161
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,563 (2004)
Projected traffic10,474 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 57 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 57 over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 57 over Lick Creek carry?

About 7,563 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 57 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m).

Who owns SR 57 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.