US Bridges

SR 348 over Turkey Creek

Good

Adams County, Ohio · .09 MI W of JCT SR 781 · Structure no. 0104434

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
95 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
597
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 348 over Turkey Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 348 over Turkey Creek in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 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 597 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 799 by 2035. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 348
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location.09 MI W of JCT SR 781
RouteState Highway 348
StateOhio
Coordinates38.8375, -83.28029
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length95 ft (29.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic597 (2021)
Projected traffic799 by 2035
Trucks14%
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

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 SR 348 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 348 over Turkey 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 348 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 597 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 348 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 348 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.