US Bridges

CR 350N over Turkey Creek

Fair

Tipton County, Indiana · 00.30 W of CR 200 E · Structure no. 8000037

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 350N over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 350N over Turkey Creek in Tipton County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 5 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2044. The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 350N
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location00.30 W of CR 200 E
RouteCounty Highway 34
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.35566, -85.98007
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic325 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$700,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 350N over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 350N 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 CR 350N over Turkey Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 350N over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 350N over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.