US Bridges

US 52 over Unt Flatrock River

Fair

Rush County, Indiana · 02.58 E SR 3 · Structure no. 080484

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,143
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Unt Flatrock River is a concrete culvert carrying US 52 over Unt Flatrock River in Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,143 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,786 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 52
CrossesUnt Flatrock River
Location02.58 E SR 3
RouteU.S. Route 52
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.57658, -85.40793
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,143 (2021)
Projected traffic2,786 by 2035
Trucks15%
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 US 52 over Unt Flatrock River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Unt Flatrock River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 52 over Unt Flatrock River carry?

About 2,143 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Unt Flatrock River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns US 52 over Unt Flatrock River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.