US Bridges

Route H-24 over Turkey Creek

Good

Martin County, Indiana · 50M North of H-30 · Structure no. 1IN3406

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Route H-24 over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Route H-24 over Turkey Creek in Martin County, Indiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2037. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute H-24
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location50M North of H-30
CountyMartin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.813, -86.8335
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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic150 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$4,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route H-24 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route H-24 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 H-24 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Route H-24 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Route H-24 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.