US Bridges

SR 781 over Trib of Turkey Run

Fair

Adams County, Ohio · 4.5 MI W of JCT SR 348 · Structure no. 0104639

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
360
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 781 over Trib of Turkey Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 781 over Trib of Turkey Run in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 781
CrossesTrib of Turkey Run
Location4.5 MI W of JCT SR 348
RouteState Highway 781
CountyAdams County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.86984, -83.35039
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2015)
Projected traffic480 by 2035
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 781 over Trib of Turkey Run built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 781 over Trib of Turkey Run 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 781 over Trib of Turkey Run carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 781 over Trib of Turkey Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns SR 781 over Trib of Turkey Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.