US Bridges

SR 555 over Over Turkey Run

Good

Muskingum County, Ohio · 4.9 M N of Morgan CO Line · Structure no. 6006035

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,208
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 555 over Over Turkey Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 555 over Over Turkey Run in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 63 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,208 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,677 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 555
CrossesOver Turkey Run
Location4.9 M N of Morgan CO Line
RouteState Highway 555
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.8309, -81.98676
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,208 (2015)
Projected traffic1,677 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$542.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 555 over Over Turkey Run built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SR 555 over Over Turkey 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 555 over Over Turkey Run carry?

About 1,208 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 555 over Over Turkey Run?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 555 over Over Turkey Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.