US Bridges

SR 109 over S Turkeyfoot Creek

Fair

Henry County, Ohio · 1.86 Mi. North of SR 281 · Structure no. 3502945

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,648
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 109 over S Turkeyfoot Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 109 over S Turkeyfoot Creek in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 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 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,287 by 2035. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 109
CrossesS Turkeyfoot Creek
Location1.86 Mi. North of SR 281
RouteState Highway 109
CountyHenry County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.30986, -84.03755
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,648 (2015)
Projected traffic2,287 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 S Turkeyfoot Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 109 over S 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 June 2024.

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

About 1,648 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 109 over S Turkeyfoot Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 109 over S Turkeyfoot Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.