Old US 52 over Little Sanes Creek
FairFranklin County, Indiana · 00.01 E of Vanatta Hollow · Structure no. 2400006
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 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 2004, so it is 21 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,075 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 30 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
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 800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old US 52 over Little Sanes Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Old US 52 over Little Sanes Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.