US Bridges

SR 109 over South Turkeyfoot Creek

Good

Henry County, Ohio · 0.52 Mi. South of Usr 6 · Structure no. 3502996

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 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 prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 109 over South Turkeyfoot Creek in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,648 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,287 by 2035. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesSR 109
CrossesSouth Turkeyfoot Creek
Location0.52 Mi. South of Usr 6
RouteState Highway 109
StateOhio
Coordinates41.36287, -84.03836
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 South Turkeyfoot Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 109 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 August 2024.

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

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

How long is SR 109 over South Turkeyfoot Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 109 over South Turkeyfoot Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.