US Bridges

US 41 over Turman Creek

Fair

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.15 N SR 246 · Structure no. 014920

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,021
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 over Turman Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 41 over Turman Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 15,021 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,304 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 41
CrossesTurman Creek
Location00.15 N SR 246
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.27595, -87.38866
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating97.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,021 (2021)
Projected traffic30,304 by 2032
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 41 over Turman Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 41 over Turman 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 41 over Turman Creek carry?

About 15,021 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 41 over Turman Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 over Turman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.