US Bridges

CR 150N over Turkey Creek

Fair

Madison County, Indiana · 00.50 W CR 500 E · Structure no. 4800194

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
848
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 150N over Turkey Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 150N over Turkey Creek in Madison 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 848 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,201 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 150N
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location00.50 W CR 500 E
RouteCounty Highway 200
CountyMadison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.12842, -85.5857
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic848 (2023)
Projected traffic1,201 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$300,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 150N over Turkey Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 150N 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 150N over Turkey Creek carry?

About 848 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 150N over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 150N over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.