US Bridges

SR 134 over Turtle Creek

Good

Highland County, Ohio · South Corp of Lynchburg · Structure no. 3602745

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,240
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 134 over Turtle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 134 over Turtle Creek in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,240 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,109 by 2035. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 134
CrossesTurtle Creek
LocationSouth Corp of Lynchburg
RouteState Highway 134
CountyHighland County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.23886, -83.79293
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,240 (2015)
Projected traffic3,109 by 2035
Trucks5%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 134 over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 134 over Turtle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 134 over Turtle Creek carry?

About 2,240 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 134 over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 134 over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.