US Bridges

Twp. Rd. H over S Turkeyfoot Creek

FairPosted for load

Henry County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. West of Rd. 8 · Structure no. 3530817

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Rd. H over S Turkeyfoot Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twp. Rd. H over S Turkeyfoot Creek in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 46 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp. Rd. H
CrossesS Turkeyfoot Creek
Location0.2 Mi. West of Rd. 8
RouteCounty Highway 0H
CountyHenry County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.26861, -84.02083
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2015)
Projected traffic64 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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. H over S Turkeyfoot Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp. Rd. H 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Twp. Rd. H over S Turkeyfoot Creek carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Twp. Rd. H over S Turkeyfoot Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Twp. Rd. H over S Turkeyfoot Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.