Farmersburg ST over Turman Creek
PoorPosted for loadVigo County, Indiana · 00.40 S Cottom DR · Structure no. 8400022
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 188
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Farmersburg ST over Turman Creek is a concrete slab carrying Farmersburg ST over Turman Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 188 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 251 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 18 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 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Farmersburg ST over Turman Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is Farmersburg ST over 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Farmersburg ST over Turman Creek carry?
About 188 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Farmersburg ST over Turman Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Farmersburg ST over Turman Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.