US Bridges

SR 5 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Noble County, Indiana · 05.24 S US 33 · Structure no. 001570

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,353
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 5 over Turkey Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 5 over Turkey Creek in Noble County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,353 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,665 by 2034. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 5
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location05.24 S US 33
RouteState Highway 5
CountyNoble County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.36454, -85.6398
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,353 (2022)
Projected traffic2,665 by 2034
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 5 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 5 over Turkey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 5 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 1,353 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 5 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 5 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.