US Bridges

US 20 over Turkey Creek

Good

LaGrange County, Indiana · 01.18 E SR 3 · Structure no. 005580

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,873
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 20 over Turkey Creek in LaGrange County, Indiana. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 75 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,873 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,760 by 2039. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 20
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location01.18 E SR 3
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountyLaGrange County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.6412, -85.25456
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,873 (2020)
Projected traffic9,760 by 2039
Trucks30%
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 US 20 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is US 20 over Turkey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does US 20 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 5,873 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is US 20 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.