US Bridges

Magnolia Road over Turkey Fork

FairPosted for load

Crawford County, Indiana · 0.30 W of Cherry Lane · Structure no. 1300046

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
410
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Magnolia Road over Turkey Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Magnolia Road over Turkey Fork in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 410 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMagnolia Road
CrossesTurkey Fork
Location0.30 W of Cherry Lane
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrawford County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.25748, -86.37869
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.1 US tons
Inventory rating9.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2023)
Projected traffic490 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$475,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Magnolia Road over Turkey Fork built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Magnolia Road 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Magnolia Road over Turkey Fork carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Magnolia Road over Turkey Fork?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Magnolia Road over Turkey Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.