US Bridges

Old SR 54 over Little Turtle Creek

Good

Sullivan County, Indiana · 00.09 W of CR 400 W · Structure no. 7700310

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,720
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 54 over Little Turtle Creek is a steel culvert carrying Old SR 54 over Little Turtle Creek in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,720 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2013. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld SR 54
CrossesLittle Turtle Creek
Location00.09 W of CR 400 W
RouteCounty Highway 54
CountySullivan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.05556, -87.48184
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,720 (2011)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2013
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old SR 54 over Little Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old SR 54 over Little Turtle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Old SR 54 over Little Turtle Creek carry?

About 1,720 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 54 over Little Turtle Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR 54 over Little Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.