US Bridges

US 52 over Butlers Run

Fair

Franklin County, Indiana · 00.20 W SR 1 · Structure no. 019420

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,837
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Butlers Run is a concrete culvert carrying US 52 over Butlers Run in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 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 2,837 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,918 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 52
CrossesButlers Run
Location00.20 W SR 1
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyFranklin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.42874, -85.01594
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,837 (2021)
Projected traffic4,918 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Butlers Run built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Butlers Run 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 52 over Butlers Run carry?

About 2,837 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Butlers Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Butlers Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.