US Bridges

Hoyle Rd. over Turkey Broth Creek

Good

Mahoning County, Ohio · 0.4MI.E of S.R.534 · Structure no. 5034175

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
185
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoyle Rd. over Turkey Broth Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hoyle Rd. over Turkey Broth Creek in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 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 185 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 257 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHoyle Rd.
CrossesTurkey Broth Creek
Location0.4MI.E of S.R.534
RouteCounty Highway 244
StateOhio
Coordinates41.03667, -80.94167
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2015)
Projected traffic257 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$130,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hoyle Rd. over Turkey Broth Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Hoyle Rd. over Turkey Broth 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Hoyle Rd. over Turkey Broth Creek carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hoyle Rd. over Turkey Broth Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hoyle Rd. over Turkey Broth Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.