Harold Turner Road over Salt Creek
PoorPosted for loadLawrence County, Indiana · 00.01 W of Logan Bot · Structure no. 4700056
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 126 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 208
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harold Turner Road over Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harold Turner Road over Salt Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 208 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 239 by 2036. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Harold Turner Road over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Harold Turner Road over Salt 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Harold Turner Road over Salt Creek carry?
About 208 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Harold Turner Road over Salt Creek?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Harold Turner Road over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.