US Bridges

SR 252 over Branch Big Cedar Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Indiana · 06.19 E US 52 · Structure no. 030800

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,640
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 252 over Branch Big Cedar Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 252 over Branch Big Cedar Creek in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 60 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 1,640 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,850 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 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
CrossesBranch Big Cedar Creek
Location06.19 E US 52
RouteState Highway 252
CountyFranklin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.41353, -84.90196
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 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 Branch Big Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is SR 252 over Branch Big 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 252 over Branch Big Cedar Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 252 over Branch Big Cedar Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 252 over Branch Big Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.