US Bridges

SR 154 over Turman Creek

Poor

Sullivan County, Indiana · 02.17 W SR 63 · Structure no. 027680

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 154 over Turman Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 154 over Turman Creek in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 79 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,369 by 2032. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 154
CrossesTurman Creek
Location02.17 W SR 63
RouteState Highway 154
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.12057, -87.59486
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span125 ft (38 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2008)
Projected traffic3,369 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 154 over Turman Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR 154 over Turman Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 154 over Turman Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 154 over Turman Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 154 over Turman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.