US Bridges

US 52 over Fishng Gut Cr-Submerged

Fair

Brown County, Ohio · Aberdeen · Structure no. 0801267

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,662
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Fishng Gut Cr-Submerged is a concrete culvert carrying US 52 over Fishng Gut Cr-Submerged in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 94 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 7,662 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,635 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 52
CrossesFishng Gut Cr-Submerged
LocationAberdeen
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyBrown County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.65725, -83.76491
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,662 (2015)
Projected traffic10,635 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 Fishng Gut Cr-Submerged built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is US 52 over Fishng Gut Cr-Submerged 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 Fishng Gut Cr-Submerged carry?

About 7,662 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Fishng Gut Cr-Submerged?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns US 52 over Fishng Gut Cr-Submerged?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.