US Bridges

US 52 over Mud Creek

Good

Rush County, Indiana · 05.46 W SR 44 · Structure no. 019331

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,435
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying US 52 over Mud Creek in Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,435 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,466 by 2035. The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 52
CrossesMud Creek
Location05.46 W SR 44
RouteU.S. Route 52
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.63306, -85.54481
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length91 ft (27.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,435 (2021)
Projected traffic4,466 by 2035
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 US 52 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Mud 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 52 over Mud Creek carry?

About 3,435 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.