US Bridges

Route H8 over Turkey Creek

Good

Martin County, Indiana · 0.3KM S of H58 · Structure no. 1IN3367

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Route H8 over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route H8 over Turkey Creek in Martin County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2037. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRoute H8
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.3KM S of H58
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.83835, -86.8136
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length112 ft (34 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2015)
Projected traffic800 by 2037
Trucks20%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$42,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route H8 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route H8 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 2023.

How much traffic does Route H8 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Route H8 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Route H8 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.