US Bridges

SR 154 over Turtle Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Indiana · 03.56 W US 41 · Structure no. 027720

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,880
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 154 over Turtle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 154 over Turtle Creek in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 2,880 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,230 by 2034. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 154
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location03.56 W US 41
RouteState Highway 154
CountySullivan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.10858, -87.4901
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,880 (2014)
Projected traffic3,230 by 2034
Trucks16%
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 Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is SR 154 over 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 Turtle Creek carry?

About 2,880 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 154 over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 154 over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.