US Bridges

US 52 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Hancock County, Indiana · 06.12 W SR 9 · Structure no. 019240

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
138 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,105
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Sugar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 52 over Sugar Creek in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 99 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 6,105 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2035. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 52
CrossesSugar Creek
Location06.12 W SR 9
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyHancock County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.71947, -85.88258
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length138 ft (42.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,105 (2022)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US 52 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is US 52 over Sugar 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 52 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 6,105 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.