US Bridges

SR 341 over Turkey Run

Fair

Fountain County, Indiana · 02.88 N I-74 · Structure no. 031740

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
690
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 341 over Turkey Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 341 over Turkey Run in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 690 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2030. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 341
CrossesTurkey Run
Location02.88 N I-74
RouteState Highway 341
CountyFountain County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.16148, -87.14858
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2020)
Projected traffic690 by 2030
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 341 over Turkey Run built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 341 over Turkey Run 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 341 over Turkey Run carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 341 over Turkey Run?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 341 over Turkey Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.