US Bridges

Ashville-Fairfield over Turkey Run Creek

Fair

Pickaway County, Ohio · 0.4MI E.Of Ringgold-Nrthn · Structure no. 6533094

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1930
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
668
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ashville-Fairfield over Turkey Run Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ashville-Fairfield over Turkey Run Creek in Pickaway County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1930, so it is 125 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 668 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 927 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAshville-Fairfield
CrossesTurkey Run Creek
Location0.4MI E.Of Ringgold-Nrthn
RouteCounty Highway C0032
CountyPickaway County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.68771, -82.84752
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic668 (2015)
Projected traffic927 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 Ashville-Fairfield over Turkey Run Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1930.

What condition is Ashville-Fairfield 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 Ashville-Fairfield over Turkey Run Creek carry?

About 668 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ashville-Fairfield over Turkey Run Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ashville-Fairfield over Turkey Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.