US Bridges

SR 18 over South Turkeyfoot Creek

Good

Henry County, Ohio · 800 E. of SR 109 · Structure no. 3501124

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
826
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18 over South Turkeyfoot Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 18 over South Turkeyfoot Creek in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 826 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,146 by 2035. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 18
CrossesSouth Turkeyfoot Creek
Location800 E. of SR 109
RouteState Highway 18
StateOhio
Coordinates41.23145, -84.03299
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic826 (2015)
Projected traffic1,146 by 2035
Trucks13%
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

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 18 over South Turkeyfoot Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 18 over South Turkeyfoot Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 18 over South Turkeyfoot Creek carry?

About 826 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 18 over South Turkeyfoot Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 18 over South Turkeyfoot Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.