US Bridges

Locust Point RD over Turtle Creek

FairPosted for load

Ottawa County, Ohio · 1.2 Mi. N. JCT SR2 · Structure no. 6233155

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Locust Point RD over Turtle Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Locust Point RD over Turtle Creek in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2035. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLocust Point RD
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location1.2 Mi. N. JCT SR2
RouteCounty Highway C0237
CountyOttawa County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.61487, -83.12849
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating14.3 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2015)
Projected traffic534 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Locust Point RD over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Locust Point 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 Locust Point RD over Turtle Creek carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Locust Point RD over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Locust Point RD over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.