US Bridges

Bridge E12.5 over Turkeyfoot Creek

FairPosted for load

Fulton County, Ohio · 0.5 Mi. W. of TR 12 · Structure no. 2630672

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,298
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge E12.5 over Turkeyfoot Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge E12.5 over Turkeyfoot Creek in Fulton County, Ohio. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 92 years old, older 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 1,298 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,802 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBridge E12.5
CrossesTurkeyfoot Creek
Location0.5 Mi. W. of TR 12
RouteCounty Highway 0E
CountyFulton County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.54431, -84.10557
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,298 (2015)
Projected traffic1,802 by 2035
Trucks10%
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 E12.5 over Turkeyfoot Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Bridge E12.5 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 E12.5 over Turkeyfoot Creek carry?

About 1,298 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bridge E12.5 over Turkeyfoot Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge E12.5 over Turkeyfoot Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.