Meridian Road over Turkey Creek
FairTipton County, Indiana · 00.50 N of CR 100 N · Structure no. 8000029
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Meridian Road over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Meridian Road over Turkey Creek in Tipton County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Meridian Road over Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Meridian Road over Turkey 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Meridian Road over Turkey Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Meridian Road over Turkey Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Meridian Road over Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.