US 52 over White Oak Creek
FairBrown County, Ohio · .48 MI E of Higginsport · Structure no. 0800813
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 359 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,980
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 52 over White Oak Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over White Oak Creek in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 82 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,980 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,748 by 2035. The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 52 over White Oak Creek built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is US 52 over White Oak 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does US 52 over White Oak Creek carry?
About 1,980 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 52 over White Oak Creek?
The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 52 over White Oak Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.