US 52 over Richland Creek
GoodFranklin County, Indiana · 00.60 W SR 1 · Structure no. 019445
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,935
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 52 over Richland Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 52 over Richland Creek in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,935 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,116 by 2025. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Richland Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is US 52 over Richland Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does US 52 over Richland Creek carry?
About 3,935 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is US 52 over Richland Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 52 over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.