US Bridges

SR 252 over Youngs Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Indiana · 00.65 W US 31 · Structure no. 030730

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,565
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 252 over Youngs Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 252 over Youngs Creek in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 83 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 3,565 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,359 by 2040. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 252
CrossesYoungs Creek
Location00.65 W US 31
RouteState Highway 252
CountyJohnson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.41148, -86.00892
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,565 (2022)
Projected traffic3,359 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR 252 over Youngs Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SR 252 over Youngs 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 252 over Youngs Creek carry?

About 3,565 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 252 over Youngs Creek?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 252 over Youngs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.