US Bridges

SR 48 over Turman Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Indiana · 02.39 E SR 63 · Structure no. 017750

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,175
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 48 over Turman Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 48 over Turman Creek in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 47 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,175 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,951 by 2030. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 48
CrossesTurman Creek
Location02.39 E SR 63
RouteState Highway 48
CountySullivan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.19403, -87.47914
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,175 (2004)
Projected traffic1,951 by 2030
Trucks15%
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 Turman Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SR 48 over Turman Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 48 over Turman Creek carry?

About 1,175 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 48 over Turman Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 48 over Turman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.