US Bridges

SR 252 over Big Cedar Creek

Good

Franklin County, Indiana · 06.03 E US 52 · Structure no. 030790

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,640
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 252 over Big Cedar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 252 over Big Cedar Creek in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 74 years old, older 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 1,640 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,850 by 2041. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 252
CrossesBig Cedar Creek
Location06.03 E US 52
RouteState Highway 252
CountyFranklin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.41462, -84.90446
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,640 (2021)
Projected traffic1,850 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Big Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is SR 252 over Big Cedar 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 SR 252 over Big Cedar Creek carry?

About 1,640 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 252 over Big Cedar Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 252 over Big Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.