US Bridges

Co. Rd. 11 over Ditch 1558 S Turkeyfoot

Poor

Henry County, Ohio · .35 Mi. North of Rd. M · Structure no. 3535568

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
797
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 11 over Ditch 1558 S Turkeyfoot is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Rd. 11 over Ditch 1558 S Turkeyfoot in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 797 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2035. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCo. Rd. 11
CrossesDitch 1558 S Turkeyfoot
Location.35 Mi. North of Rd. M
RouteCounty Highway 11
StateOhio
Coordinates41.34639, -84.07694
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic797 (2015)
Projected traffic1,106 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 Co. Rd. 11 over Ditch 1558 S Turkeyfoot built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 11 over Ditch 1558 S Turkeyfoot 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 11 over Ditch 1558 S Turkeyfoot carry?

About 797 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 11 over Ditch 1558 S Turkeyfoot?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 11 over Ditch 1558 S Turkeyfoot?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.