US Bridges

CR 900E over Turkey Run

Good

Fountain County, Indiana · 00.10 N of Grain Bin RD · Structure no. 2300066

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
117
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900E over Turkey Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 900E over Turkey Run in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 117 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 900E
CrossesTurkey Run
Location00.10 N of Grain Bin RD
RouteCounty Highway 83
CountyFountain County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.1567, -87.09192
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2012)
Projected traffic158 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 900E over Turkey Run built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is CR 900E over Turkey Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 900E over Turkey Run carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 900E over Turkey Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900E over Turkey Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.