US Bridges

US 52 over Indian Creek

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 02.27 W US 231 · Structure no. 019001

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,595
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 52 over Indian Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22,595 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,594 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 52
CrossesIndian Creek
Location02.27 W US 231
RouteU.S. Route 52
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.46738, -86.9655
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,595 (2021)
Projected traffic31,594 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Indian 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 52 over Indian Creek carry?

About 22,595 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.