US Bridges

Usr 52 over Little Three Mile Creek

Good

Adams County, Ohio · 1.1 MI E of Bro CO Line · Structure no. 0101648

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,777
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 52 over Little Three Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Usr 52 over Little Three Mile Creek in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 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 3,777 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,242 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUsr 52
CrossesLittle Three Mile Creek
Location1.1 MI E of Bro CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 52
StateOhio
Coordinates38.64175, -83.6855
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,777 (2015)
Projected traffic5,242 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Usr 52 over Little Three Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 52 over Little Three Mile 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 2025.

How much traffic does Usr 52 over Little Three Mile Creek carry?

About 3,777 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Usr 52 over Little Three Mile Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m).

Who owns Usr 52 over Little Three Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.