US Bridges

H-99 over Turkey Creek

Good

Martin County, Indiana · 0.1 KM West of H-58 · Structure no. 1IN3365

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2008 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

H-99 over Turkey Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying H-99 over Turkey Creek in Martin County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesH-99
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.1 KM West of H-58
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.85171, -86.79994
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating94.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2008)
Projected traffic650 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNavy / Marines
Maintained byNavy / Marines
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$43,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was H-99 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is H-99 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does H-99 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is H-99 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns H-99 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.