US Bridges

TR 8B over S Turkey Foot Creek 1558

Fair

Henry County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. S. CR F · Structure no. 3532747

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 8B over S Turkey Foot Creek 1558 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 8B over S Turkey Foot Creek 1558 in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 72 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.

It carries about 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 8B
CrossesS Turkey Foot Creek 1558
Location0.1 Mi. S. CR F
RouteCounty Highway 8B
CountyHenry County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.23833, -84.02667
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 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 TR 8B over S Turkey Foot Creek 1558 built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is TR 8B over S Turkey Foot Creek 1558 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 TR 8B over S Turkey Foot Creek 1558 carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR 8B over S Turkey Foot Creek 1558?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 8B over S Turkey Foot Creek 1558?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.