US Bridges

Ringgold Northern over Turkey Run Creek

Fair

Pickaway County, Ohio · 0.6M N.Of Ashville-Fairf · Structure no. 6533027

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ringgold Northern over Turkey Run Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ringgold Northern over Turkey Run Creek in Pickaway County, Ohio. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 95 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRinggold Northern
CrossesTurkey Run Creek
Location0.6M N.Of Ashville-Fairf
RouteCounty Highway T0043
CountyPickaway County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.69622, -82.85342
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ringgold Northern over Turkey Run Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Ringgold Northern over Turkey Run 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Ringgold Northern over Turkey Run Creek carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ringgold Northern over Turkey Run Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Ringgold Northern over Turkey Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.