US Bridges

Gings RD over N Branch of Turkey Creek

Good

Rush County, Indiana · 00.10 E of CR 400 E · Structure no. 7000075

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gings RD over N Branch of Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gings RD over N Branch of Turkey Creek in Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 475 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGings RD
CrossesN Branch of Turkey Creek
Location00.10 E of CR 400 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.66988, -85.36682
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2019)
Projected traffic475 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Gings RD over N Branch of Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gings RD over N Branch of 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Gings RD over N Branch of Turkey Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gings RD over N Branch of Turkey Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Gings RD over N Branch of Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.