US Bridges

Buckmoor Parkway over Turkey Pen Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.10 W of SR 135 · Structure no. 4100125

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
426
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckmoor Parkway over Turkey Pen Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Buckmoor Parkway over Turkey Pen Creek in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 426 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBuckmoor Parkway
CrossesTurkey Pen Creek
Location0.10 W of SR 135
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.59761, -86.16166
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic426 (2012)
Projected traffic750 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Buckmoor Parkway over Turkey Pen Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buckmoor Parkway over Turkey Pen 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Buckmoor Parkway over Turkey Pen Creek carry?

About 426 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Buckmoor Parkway over Turkey Pen Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Buckmoor Parkway over Turkey Pen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.