Shepherd Rd. over Turtle Run
GoodMadison County, Ohio · 2.15 MI E. of Co.Rd. 8 · Structure no. 4932838
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 94 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 194
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shepherd Rd. over Turtle Run is a steel truss - thru carrying Shepherd Rd. over Turtle Run in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 194 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 269 by 2035. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shepherd Rd. over Turtle Run built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shepherd Rd. over Turtle Run 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Shepherd Rd. over Turtle Run carry?
About 194 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Shepherd Rd. over Turtle Run?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Shepherd Rd. over Turtle Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.