US Bridges

US 52 over Little Indian Creek

Fair

Clermont County, Ohio · 0.17 MI W of Moscow Corp · Structure no. 1301748

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,518
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Little Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 52 over Little Indian Creek in Clermont County, Ohio. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1979, 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 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 3,518 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,883 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 52
CrossesLittle Indian Creek
Location0.17 MI W of Moscow Corp
RouteU.S. Route 52
StateOhio
Coordinates38.86713, -84.224
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,518 (2015)
Projected traffic4,883 by 2035
Trucks9%
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 US 52 over Little Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is US 52 over Little Indian 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 October 2024.

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

About 3,518 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Little Indian Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Little Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.