US Bridges

Morgantown RD over Turkey Pen Creek

Good

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.40 N of Olive Branch RD · Structure no. 4100053

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,095
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morgantown RD over Turkey Pen Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Morgantown RD over Turkey Pen Creek in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 9,095 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,438 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMorgantown RD
CrossesTurkey Pen Creek
Location0.40 N of Olive Branch RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.59657, -86.1971
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,095 (2022)
Projected traffic15,438 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Morgantown RD over Turkey Pen Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morgantown RD over Turkey Pen Creek 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 Morgantown RD over Turkey Pen Creek carry?

About 9,095 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Morgantown RD over Turkey Pen Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Morgantown RD over Turkey Pen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.