US Bridges

US 52 over Little Sugar Creek

Fair

Hancock County, Indiana · 03.22 W SR 9 · Structure no. 019260

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,122
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Little Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 52 over Little Sugar Creek in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 69 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 6,122 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,628 by 2040. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 52
CrossesLittle Sugar Creek
Location03.22 W SR 9
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyHancock County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.70675, -85.83026
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,122 (2021)
Projected traffic6,628 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Little Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is US 52 over Little 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 Little Sugar Creek carry?

About 6,122 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Little Sugar Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Little Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.