US 52 over Little Potato Creek
FairClinton County, Indiana · 02.92 E SR 28 · Structure no. 019080
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,868
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 52 over Little Potato Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Little Potato Creek in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 86 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 6,319 by 2030. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 52 over Little Potato Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is US 52 over Little Potato 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 over Little Potato Creek carry?
About 9,868 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 52 over Little Potato Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns US 52 over Little Potato Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.