US Bridges

SR 48 over West Fork Turman Creek

Good

Sullivan County, Indiana · 01.84 E SR 63 · Structure no. 017741

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
709
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 48 over West Fork Turman Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 48 over West Fork Turman Creek in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 709 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 861 by 2040. The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR 48
CrossesWest Fork Turman Creek
Location01.84 E SR 63
RouteState Highway 48
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.19454, -87.48949
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic709 (2020)
Projected traffic861 by 2040
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 West Fork Turman Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 48 over West Fork 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 West Fork Turman Creek carry?

About 709 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 48 over West Fork Turman Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 48 over West Fork Turman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.