US Bridges

SR 154 over West Branch Turtle Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Indiana · 00.78 E SR 63 · Structure no. 027700

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,744
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 154 over West Branch Turtle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 154 over West Branch Turtle Creek in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 2,744 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,801 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 154
CrossesWest Branch Turtle Creek
Location00.78 E SR 63
RouteState Highway 154
CountySullivan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.1174, -87.5417
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,744 (2004)
Projected traffic3,801 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 154 over West Branch Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 154 over West Branch Turtle 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 154 over West Branch Turtle Creek carry?

About 2,744 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 154 over West Branch Turtle Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 154 over West Branch Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.