US Bridges

Palmyra Lake RD over Licking Creek

GoodPosted for load

Washington County, Indiana · 01.00 E of Big Springs RD · Structure no. 8800159

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palmyra Lake RD over Licking Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Palmyra Lake RD over Licking Creek in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesPalmyra Lake RD
CrossesLicking Creek
Location01.00 E of Big Springs RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.43514, -86.09862
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2019)
Projected traffic304 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 Palmyra Lake RD over Licking Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palmyra Lake RD over Licking 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Palmyra Lake RD over Licking Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Palmyra Lake RD over Licking Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Palmyra Lake RD over Licking Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.