US Bridges

Twp. Rd. 8 over S. Turkeyfoot Creek

Fair

Henry County, Ohio · 0.05 Mi. North of US 6 · Structure no. 3532607

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
185
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Rd. 8 over S. Turkeyfoot Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Twp. Rd. 8 over S. Turkeyfoot Creek in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 6 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 185 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 257 by 2035. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp. Rd. 8
CrossesS. Turkeyfoot Creek
Location0.05 Mi. North of US 6
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyHenry County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.37111, -84.01917
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 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 length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2015)
Projected traffic257 by 2035
Trucks8%
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. 8 over S. Turkeyfoot Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp. Rd. 8 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Twp. Rd. 8 over S. Turkeyfoot Creek carry?

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

How long is Twp. Rd. 8 over S. Turkeyfoot Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Twp. Rd. 8 over S. Turkeyfoot Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.