US Bridges

AMA-26 Creek RD over Turkey Run (creek RD Sw)

Poor

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.2 MI N of S.R. 188 · Structure no. 2330792

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

AMA-26 Creek RD over Turkey Run (creek RD Sw) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AMA-26 Creek RD over Turkey Run (creek RD Sw) in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 125 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAMA-26 Creek RD
CrossesTurkey Run (creek RD Sw)
Location0.2 MI N of S.R. 188
RouteCounty Highway T0175
StateOhio
Coordinates39.68722, -82.82199
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 AMA-26 Creek RD over Turkey Run (creek RD Sw) built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is AMA-26 Creek RD over Turkey Run (creek RD Sw) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does AMA-26 Creek RD over Turkey Run (creek RD Sw) carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is AMA-26 Creek RD over Turkey Run (creek RD Sw)?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns AMA-26 Creek RD over Turkey Run (creek RD Sw)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.