US Bridges

County Road 424 over North Turkeyfoot Creek

Good

Henry County, Ohio · 0.7 Mi. SW of TR 6C · Structure no. 3501566

Built
1842
183 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,596
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 424 over North Turkeyfoot Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Road 424 over North Turkeyfoot Creek in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 1842 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 183 years old, older 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 3,596 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,991 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 424
CrossesNorth Turkeyfoot Creek
Location0.7 Mi. SW of TR 6C
RouteCounty Highway C0424
CountyHenry County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.41427, -83.99299
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,596 (2015)
Projected traffic4,991 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 424 over North Turkeyfoot Creek built?

It was built in 1842, making it 183 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is County Road 424 over North 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 424 over North Turkeyfoot Creek carry?

About 3,596 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 424 over North Turkeyfoot Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m).

Who owns County Road 424 over North Turkeyfoot Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.