US Bridges

I-64 Wbl over Turkey Fork

Fair

Crawford County, Indiana · 01.60 W SR 66 · Structure no. 034110

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,913
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 Wbl over Turkey Fork is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 Wbl over Turkey Fork in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 52 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 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 11,913 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,913 by 2036. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64 Wbl
CrossesTurkey Fork
Location01.60 W SR 66
RouteInterstate 64
CountyCrawford County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.2387, -86.39883
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,913 (2016)
Projected traffic11,913 by 2036
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-64 Wbl over Turkey Fork built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is I-64 Wbl over Turkey Fork 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-64 Wbl over Turkey Fork carry?

About 11,913 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I-64 Wbl over Turkey Fork?

The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 Wbl over Turkey Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.