US Bridges

Piper Rd. over Turkey Run

Good

Delaware County, Ohio · 0.3 MI S of Shoemaker RD · Structure no. 2136546

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
485
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Piper Rd. over Turkey Run is a concrete culvert carrying Piper Rd. over Turkey Run in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 485 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 673 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPiper Rd.
CrossesTurkey Run
Location0.3 MI S of Shoemaker RD
RouteCounty Highway T0245
CountyDelaware County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.38139, -82.93639
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic485 (2015)
Projected traffic673 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Piper Rd. over Turkey Run built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Piper Rd. over Turkey Run 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Piper Rd. over Turkey Run carry?

About 485 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Piper Rd. over Turkey Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Piper Rd. over Turkey Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.