SR 63 over Turman Creek
FairSullivan County, Indiana · 03.34 N SR 154 · Structure no. 022570
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,402
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 63 over Turman Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 63 over Turman Creek in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 69 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 5 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 1,402 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,329 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 63 over Turman Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is SR 63 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does SR 63 over Turman Creek carry?
About 1,402 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 63 over Turman Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR 63 over Turman Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.