US Bridges

US 52 over Little Pine Creek

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 01.66 W US 231 · Structure no. 018970

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,540
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Little Pine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 52 over Little Pine Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 7,540 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,843 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 52
CrossesLittle Pine Creek
Location01.66 W US 231
RouteU.S. Route 52
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.48482, -87.0577
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,540 (2021)
Projected traffic10,843 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Little Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Little Pine 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 52 over Little Pine Creek carry?

About 7,540 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Little Pine Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns US 52 over Little Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.