US Bridges

SR 252 over Little Cedar Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Indiana · 01.82 E US 52 · Structure no. 030780

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,213
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 252 over Little Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 252 over Little Cedar Creek in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 1,213 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,905 by 2031. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 252
CrossesLittle Cedar Creek
Location01.82 E US 52
RouteState Highway 252
CountyFranklin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.415, -84.98093
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,213 (2021)
Projected traffic2,905 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 SR 252 over Little Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 252 over Little Cedar 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 252 over Little Cedar Creek carry?

About 1,213 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 252 over Little Cedar Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 252 over Little Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.