County Road 52 over Turkey Fork Creek
PoorPosted for loadLawrence County, Ohio · 6 Ft W of Twp RD 145 · Structure no. 4440056
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 127
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 52 over Turkey Fork Creek is a concrete slab carrying County Road 52 over Turkey Fork Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 127 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 52 over Turkey Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 52 over Turkey Fork Creek 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 52 over Turkey Fork Creek carry?
About 127 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is County Road 52 over Turkey Fork Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 52 over Turkey Fork Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.