US Bridges

Co. Rd. V over Ditch 918 N Turkeyfoot C

Poor

Henry County, Ohio · 226 West of Rd. 9C · Structure no. 3532186

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
562
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. V over Ditch 918 N Turkeyfoot C is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Rd. V over Ditch 918 N Turkeyfoot C in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 562 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCo. Rd. V
CrossesDitch 918 N Turkeyfoot C
Location226 West of Rd. 9C
RouteCounty Highway 0V
StateOhio
Coordinates41.47194, -84.04833
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic562 (2015)
Projected traffic780 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Co. Rd. V over Ditch 918 N Turkeyfoot C built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. V over Ditch 918 N Turkeyfoot C 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. V over Ditch 918 N Turkeyfoot C carry?

About 562 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. V over Ditch 918 N Turkeyfoot C?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. V over Ditch 918 N Turkeyfoot C?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.