US Bridges

CR 725W over Turkey Creek

Good

Steuben County, Indiana · 0.20 Miles S of CR 700 S · Structure no. 7600005

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
77
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 725W over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 725W over Turkey Creek in Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 77 vehicles a day, projected to reach 108 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 725W
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.20 Miles S of CR 700 S
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountySteuben County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.53832, -85.12476
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2021)
Projected traffic108 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 CR 725W over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 725W 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 725W over Turkey Creek carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 725W over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 725W over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.