Beer Road over Turkey Creek
PoorPosted for loadKosciusko County, Indiana · 00.90 W of CR 175 E · Structure no. 4300014
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Beer Road over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Beer Road over Turkey Creek in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 115 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Beer Road over Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Beer Road over Turkey Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Beer Road over Turkey Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Beer Road over Turkey Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Beer Road over Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.