US 52 over Prairie Creek
FairBoone County, Indiana · 01.74 E SR 47 · Structure no. 019140
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,868
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 52 over Prairie Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 52 over Prairie Creek in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 9,868 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,100 by 2034. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 52 over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 52 over Prairie 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 52 over Prairie Creek carry?
About 9,868 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 52 over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns US 52 over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.