US Bridges

Twp. Rd. 8C over 1157 N Turkey Foot(close

PoorClosed to traffic

Henry County, Ohio · 0.20 Mi. North of CR 424 · Structure no. 3532755

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
1971 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Rd. 8C over 1157 N Turkey Foot(close is a steel other carrying Twp. Rd. 8C over 1157 N Turkey Foot(close in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 0 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 1991. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp. Rd. 8C
Crosses1157 N Turkey Foot(close
Location0.20 Mi. North of CR 424
RouteCounty Highway 8C
CountyHenry County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.41806, -84.02806
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
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; failure of piers or abutments is imminent
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1971)
Projected traffic14 by 1991
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$100,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Twp. Rd. 8C over 1157 N Turkey Foot(close built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp. Rd. 8C over 1157 N Turkey Foot(close 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Twp. Rd. 8C over 1157 N Turkey Foot(close carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1971 count).

How long is Twp. Rd. 8C over 1157 N Turkey Foot(close?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Twp. Rd. 8C over 1157 N Turkey Foot(close?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.