US Bridges

Bridge B10.5 over Turkeyfoot Creek

FairPosted for load

Fulton County, Ohio · 0.5 Mi. West of Road 10 · Structure no. 2630338

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
277
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge B10.5 over Turkeyfoot Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bridge B10.5 over Turkeyfoot Creek in Fulton County, Ohio. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 277 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2035. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBridge B10.5
CrossesTurkeyfoot Creek
Location0.5 Mi. West of Road 10
RouteCounty Highway 0B
StateOhio
Coordinates41.50063, -84.06685
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic277 (2015)
Projected traffic384 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

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 Bridge B10.5 over Turkeyfoot Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge B10.5 over Turkeyfoot Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Bridge B10.5 over Turkeyfoot Creek carry?

About 277 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Bridge B10.5 over Turkeyfoot Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge B10.5 over Turkeyfoot Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.