US Bridges

Turkey Neck RD over Fall Creek

Good

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.15 W of S Letterman RD · Structure no. 5500002

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turkey Neck RD over Fall Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turkey Neck RD over Fall Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,580 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesTurkey Neck RD
CrossesFall Creek
Location00.15 W of S Letterman RD
RouteCounty Highway 88
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.41869, -86.57938
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,580 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Turkey Neck RD over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turkey Neck RD over Fall 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Turkey Neck RD over Fall Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Turkey Neck RD over Fall Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Turkey Neck RD over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.