US Bridges

SR 109 over South Turkeyfoot Creek

Fair

Henry County, Ohio · 600 South of SR 18 · Structure no. 3502805

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,648
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 109 over South Turkeyfoot Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 109 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,648 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,287 by 2035. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesSR 109
CrossesSouth Turkeyfoot Creek
Location600 South of SR 18
RouteState Highway 109
StateOhio
Coordinates41.22973, -84.0361
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,648 (2015)
Projected traffic2,287 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 109 over South Turkeyfoot Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 109 over South 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 109 over South Turkeyfoot Creek carry?

About 1,648 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 109 over South Turkeyfoot Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 109 over South Turkeyfoot Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.