US Bridges

SR 15 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Kosciusko County, Indiana · 03.39 S US 6 · Structure no. 004090

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,349
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 15 over Turkey Creek in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 10,349 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,620 by 2030. The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 15
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location03.39 S US 6
RouteState Highway 15
CountyKosciusko County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.40511, -85.8502
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,349 (2018)
Projected traffic13,620 by 2030
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 15 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 15 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 10,349 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.