US Bridges

SR 252 over Crooked Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.98 W SR 135 · Structure no. 030710

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,285
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 252 over Crooked Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 252 over Crooked Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 4,285 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,278 by 2031. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 252
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location00.98 W SR 135
RouteState Highway 252
CountyMorgan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.37114, -86.28153
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,285 (2022)
Projected traffic7,278 by 2031
Trucks10%
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 Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 252 over Crooked 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 Crooked Creek carry?

About 4,285 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 252 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 252 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.