SR 246 over West Fork Turman Creek
PoorVigo County, Indiana · 00.88 W US 41 · Structure no. 030280
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,188
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 246 over West Fork Turman Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 246 over West Fork Turman Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 89 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,188 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,283 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 SR 246 over West Fork Turman Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is SR 246 over West Fork Turman Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does SR 246 over West Fork Turman Creek carry?
About 1,188 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is SR 246 over West Fork Turman Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SR 246 over West Fork Turman Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.