US Bridges

US 52 WB over Mud Pine Creek

Fair

Benton County, Indiana · 01.39 E SR 18 · Structure no. 018940

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,431
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 WB over Mud Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 WB over Mud Pine Creek in Benton County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 59 years old, older 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 6 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 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 52 WB
CrossesMud Pine Creek
Location01.39 E SR 18
RouteU.S. Route 52
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.59202, -87.28746
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 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 WB over Mud Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is US 52 WB 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 WB over Mud Pine Creek carry?

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

How long is US 52 WB over Mud Pine Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 WB over Mud Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.