US Bridges

SR 3 over Turnover Creek

Fair

Decatur County, Indiana · 10.68 N SR 7 · Structure no. 080757

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,627
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Turnover Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SR 3 over Turnover Creek in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 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 2,627 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,961 by 2037. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3
CrossesTurnover Creek
Location10.68 N SR 7
RouteState Highway 3
CountyDecatur County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.16108, -85.6233
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,627 (2017)
Projected traffic2,961 by 2037
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 3 over Turnover Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3 over Turnover 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3 over Turnover Creek carry?

About 2,627 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over Turnover Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 over Turnover Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.