US Bridges

Route H-85 over Tributary/Turkey Creek

Poor

Martin County, Indiana · 0.5 KM N of H-58 · Structure no. 1IN3483

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Route H-85 over Tributary/Turkey Creek is a steel culvert carrying Route H-85 over Tributary/Turkey Creek in Martin County, Indiana. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute H-85
CrossesTributary/Turkey Creek
Location0.5 KM N of H-58
CountyMartin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.86111, -86.77996
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2015)
Projected traffic200 by 2037
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$101,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route H-85 over Tributary/Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route H-85 over Tributary/Turkey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Route H-85 over Tributary/Turkey Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Route H-85 over Tributary/Turkey Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Route H-85 over Tributary/Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.