US Bridges

SR 13 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Kosciusko County, Indiana · 02.00 S US 6 · Structure no. 003520

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,513
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 13 over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 13 over Turkey Creek in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 7,513 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,656 by 2029. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 13
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location02.00 S US 6
RouteState Highway 13
CountyKosciusko County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.42406, -85.74941
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,513 (2020)
Projected traffic24,656 by 2029
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 13 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 13 over Turkey 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 13 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 7,513 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 13 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 13 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.