US Bridges

Mansfield Road over Turkey Fork

PoorPosted for load

Crawford County, Indiana · 1.00 W of Two Bit Road · Structure no. 1300078

Built
1908
117 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mansfield Road over Turkey Fork is a steel truss - thru carrying Mansfield Road over Turkey Fork in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 117 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2035. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesMansfield Road
CrossesTurkey Fork
Location1.00 W of Two Bit Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrawford County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.23838, -86.40815
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2015)
Projected traffic48 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$800,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mansfield Road over Turkey Fork built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Mansfield Road over Turkey Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Mansfield Road over Turkey Fork carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Mansfield Road over Turkey Fork?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Mansfield Road over Turkey Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.