US Bridges

Twp. Rd. D over Ditch 1558 S Turkeyfoot

Poor

Henry County, Ohio · Just East of Int. D & 10B · Structure no. 3530485

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
185
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Rd. D over Ditch 1558 S Turkeyfoot is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twp. Rd. D over Ditch 1558 S Turkeyfoot in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 185 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 257 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTwp. Rd. D
CrossesDitch 1558 S Turkeyfoot
LocationJust East of Int. D & 10B
RouteCounty Highway 0D
StateOhio
Coordinates41.21034, -84.05901
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2015)
Projected traffic257 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Twp. Rd. D over Ditch 1558 S Turkeyfoot built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp. Rd. D over Ditch 1558 S Turkeyfoot in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Twp. Rd. D over Ditch 1558 S Turkeyfoot carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Twp. Rd. D over Ditch 1558 S Turkeyfoot?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Twp. Rd. D over Ditch 1558 S Turkeyfoot?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.