Old US 52 over Little Sanes Creek
FairFranklin County, Indiana · 00.20 E of Vanatta Hollow · Structure no. 2400005
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 925
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old US 52 over Little Sanes Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old US 52 over Little Sanes Creek in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 75 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 925 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,225 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old US 52 over Little Sanes Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is Old US 52 over Little Sanes 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Old US 52 over Little Sanes Creek carry?
About 925 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old US 52 over Little Sanes Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Old US 52 over Little Sanes Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.