US Bridges

SR 327 over Turkey Creek

Good

Steuben County, Indiana · 02.03 N SR 4 · Structure no. 031370

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,815
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 327 over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 327 over Turkey Creek in Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 45 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 1,815 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,132 by 2045. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 327
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location02.03 N SR 4
RouteState Highway 327
CountySteuben County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.5558, -85.16997
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.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,815 (2024)
Projected traffic2,132 by 2045
Trucks8%
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 327 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is SR 327 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 SR 327 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 1,815 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 327 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 327 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.