US Bridges

Benton-Carroll RD over Turtle Creek

Fair

Ottawa County, Ohio · 4.9 Mi. N. JCT SR163 · Structure no. 6232264

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
592
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Benton-Carroll RD over Turtle Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Benton-Carroll RD over Turtle Creek in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 69 years old, older 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 592 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 822 by 2035. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBenton-Carroll RD
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location4.9 Mi. N. JCT SR163
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyOttawa County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.5877, -83.18272
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic592 (2015)
Projected traffic822 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Benton-Carroll RD over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Benton-Carroll RD over Turtle Creek 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 Benton-Carroll RD over Turtle Creek carry?

About 592 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Benton-Carroll RD over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Benton-Carroll RD over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.