US Bridges

Lilly Pad Road over Big Creek

Good

Warrick County, Indiana · 00.13 MI N of SR 68 · Structure no. 8700018

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
172
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lilly Pad Road over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lilly Pad Road over Big Creek in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 172 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 283 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLilly Pad Road
CrossesBig Creek
Location00.13 MI N of SR 68
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.19591, -87.37824
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2021)
Projected traffic283 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 Lilly Pad Road over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lilly Pad Road over Big 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Lilly Pad Road over Big Creek carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lilly Pad Road over Big Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lilly Pad Road over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.