US Bridges

H-8 over Turkey Creek

Good

Martin County, Indiana · 1.5 KM South of H-58 · Structure no. 1IN3368

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2008 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

H-8 over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying H-8 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2043. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesH-8
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1.5 KM South of H-58
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.83271, -86.82005
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2008)
Projected traffic250 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was H-8 over Turkey Creek built?

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

What condition is H-8 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-8 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is H-8 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns H-8 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.