US Bridges

Township Road a over South Turkeyfoot Creek

Good

Putnam County, Ohio · 0.50 MI W of SR 109 · Structure no. 6930999

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road a over South Turkeyfoot Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road a over South Turkeyfoot Creek in Putnam County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 153 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTownship Road a
CrossesSouth Turkeyfoot Creek
Location0.50 MI W of SR 109
RouteCounty Highway 0A
StateOhio
Coordinates41.16685, -84.04509
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2015)
Projected traffic153 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 Township Road a over South Turkeyfoot Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road a over South Turkeyfoot Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road a over South Turkeyfoot Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Township Road a over South Turkeyfoot Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road a over South Turkeyfoot Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.