US Bridges

US 52 EB over Mud Pine Creek

Fair

Benton County, Indiana · 01.39 E SR 18 · Structure no. 018930

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,431
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 EB over Mud Pine Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 52 EB over Mud Pine Creek in Benton County, Indiana. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,431 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,219 by 2038. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 52 EB
CrossesMud Pine Creek
Location01.39 E SR 18
RouteU.S. Route 52
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.59185, -87.2877
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,431 (2018)
Projected traffic6,219 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 52 EB over Mud Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is US 52 EB over Mud Pine Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does US 52 EB over Mud Pine Creek carry?

About 4,431 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 52 EB over Mud Pine Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 EB over Mud Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.