US Bridges

TR21 over Branch Turkey Run

Fair

Morrow County, Ohio · .6 MI E - W Line Pru Twp · Structure no. 5935113

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
311
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR21 over Branch Turkey Run is a steel culvert carrying TR21 over Branch Turkey Run in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 311 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 432 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTR21
CrossesBranch Turkey Run
Location.6 MI E - W Line Pru Twp
RouteCounty Highway T0021
CountyMorrow County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.42223, -82.91329
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating94.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic311 (2015)
Projected traffic432 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 TR21 over Branch Turkey Run built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR21 over Branch Turkey Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does TR21 over Branch Turkey Run carry?

About 311 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is TR21 over Branch Turkey Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns TR21 over Branch Turkey Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.