US Bridges

C.R. 8 over North Turkeyfoot

Fair

Henry County, Ohio · 0.2 Miles North of US24 · Structure no. 3532364

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
208
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 8 over North Turkeyfoot is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying C.R. 8 over North Turkeyfoot in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 208 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 289 by 2035. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R. 8
CrossesNorth Turkeyfoot
Location0.2 Miles North of US24
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyHenry County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.41712, -84.01854
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2015)
Projected traffic289 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 C.R. 8 over North Turkeyfoot built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 8 over North Turkeyfoot 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does C.R. 8 over North Turkeyfoot carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 8 over North Turkeyfoot?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 8 over North Turkeyfoot?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.