US Bridges

Little Cedar Ck RD over Little Cedar Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Indiana · 00.20 S of SR 252 · Structure no. 2400092

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Cedar Ck RD over Little Cedar Creek is a concrete slab carrying Little Cedar Ck RD over Little Cedar Creek in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLittle Cedar Ck RD
CrossesLittle Cedar Creek
Location00.20 S of SR 252
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.41154, -84.9819
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic125 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Little Cedar Ck RD over Little Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Cedar Ck RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Little Cedar Ck RD over Little Cedar Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Little Cedar Ck RD over Little Cedar Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Little Cedar Ck RD over Little Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.