US Bridges

Berry Road over Turkey Pen Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.10 N of Olive Branch RD · Structure no. 4100151

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,927
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berry Road over Turkey Pen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Berry Road over Turkey Pen Creek in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 3,927 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,349 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBerry Road
CrossesTurkey Pen Creek
Location0.10 N of Olive Branch RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJohnson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.59252, -86.17784
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,927 (2016)
Projected traffic7,349 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Berry Road over Turkey Pen Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berry Road 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 Berry Road over Turkey Pen Creek carry?

About 3,927 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Berry Road over Turkey Pen Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Berry Road over Turkey Pen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.