US Bridges

SR 281 over S. Turkeyfoot Creek

Good

Henry County, Ohio · 0.3 MI W. of JCT SR 109 · Structure no. 3503526

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
889
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 281 over S. Turkeyfoot Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 281 over S. Turkeyfoot Creek in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 889 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,234 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 281
CrossesS. Turkeyfoot Creek
Location0.3 MI W. of JCT SR 109
RouteState Highway 281
CountyHenry County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.28306, -84.03035
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic889 (2015)
Projected traffic1,234 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 281 over S. Turkeyfoot Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 281 over S. 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 281 over S. Turkeyfoot Creek carry?

About 889 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 281 over S. Turkeyfoot Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 281 over S. Turkeyfoot Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.