US Bridges

SR 48 over Branch Turman Creek

Good

Sullivan County, Indiana · 00.99 E SR 63 · Structure no. 017730

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,175
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 48 over Branch Turman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 48 over Branch Turman Creek in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,175 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,951 by 2030. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 48
CrossesBranch Turman Creek
Location00.99 E SR 63
RouteState Highway 48
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.1954, -87.50436
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,175 (2004)
Projected traffic1,951 by 2030
Trucks10%
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

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 48 over Branch Turman Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 48 over Branch Turman 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 48 over Branch Turman Creek carry?

About 1,175 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 48 over Branch Turman Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 48 over Branch Turman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.