US Bridges

SR 252 over W Fork Crooked Creek

Good

Morgan County, Indiana · 01.14 W SR 135 · Structure no. 030701

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,710
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 252 over W Fork Crooked Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 252 over W Fork Crooked Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,710 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,080 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 252
CrossesW Fork Crooked Creek
Location01.14 W SR 135
RouteState Highway 252
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.37133, -86.28446
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck36 ft (11 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,710 (2022)
Projected traffic5,080 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 W Fork Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 252 over W Fork Crooked Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 252 over W Fork Crooked Creek carry?

About 4,710 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 252 over W Fork Crooked Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 252 over W Fork Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.