Turnpike RD over Nettle Creek
GoodWayne County, Indiana · 00.10 W of SR 38 · Structure no. 8900147
- Built
- 1912
- 113 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 719
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Turnpike RD over Nettle Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Turnpike RD over Nettle Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 113 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 719 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 970 by 2037. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Turnpike RD over Nettle Creek built?
It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is Turnpike RD over Nettle Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Turnpike RD over Nettle Creek carry?
About 719 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Turnpike RD over Nettle Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Turnpike RD over Nettle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.