US Bridges

SR 4 over Little Turtle Creek

Good

Steuben County, Indiana · 03.41 E SR 327 · Structure no. 080592

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,597
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4 over Little Turtle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 4 over Little Turtle Creek in Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,597 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,460 by 2034. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 4
CrossesLittle Turtle Creek
Location03.41 E SR 327
RouteState Highway 4
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.5269, -85.10535
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,597 (2021)
Projected traffic2,460 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 4 over Little Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4 over Little Turtle 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4 over Little Turtle Creek carry?

About 3,597 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 4 over Little Turtle Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4 over Little Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.