US Bridges

Old US 52 over Fishback Creek

Fair

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.20 SE of CR 1075 E · Structure no. 3200037

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,275
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 52 over Fishback Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Old US 52 over Fishback Creek in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 31 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 2,275 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,700 by 2040. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld US 52
CrossesFishback Creek
Location00.20 SE of CR 1075 E
RouteCounty Highway 52
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.92241, -86.32747
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,275 (2020)
Projected traffic3,700 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Old US 52 over Fishback Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Old US 52 over Fishback 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Old US 52 over Fishback Creek carry?

About 2,275 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old US 52 over Fishback Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Old US 52 over Fishback Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.