US Bridges

US 52 over Br Little Potato Creek

Fair

Clinton County, Indiana · 03.42 E SR 28 · Structure no. 019090

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,807
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Br Little Potato Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Br Little Potato Creek in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 100 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 3,807 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,319 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 52
CrossesBr Little Potato Creek
Location03.42 E SR 28
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyClinton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.21508, -86.65596
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width95 ft (28.9 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,807 (2004)
Projected traffic6,319 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 over Br Little Potato Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is US 52 over Br 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 Br Little Potato Creek carry?

About 3,807 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Br Little Potato Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Br Little Potato Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.