US Bridges

Turkey Ridge RD over Lower Twin Creek

Good

Ross County, Ohio · .10 MI S of Lower Twin RD · Structure no. 7132433

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turkey Ridge RD over Lower Twin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turkey Ridge RD over Lower Twin Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 41 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 57 by 2038. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTurkey Ridge RD
CrossesLower Twin Creek
Location.10 MI S of Lower Twin RD
RouteCounty Highway T0047
StateOhio
Coordinates39.31313, -83.23512
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2018)
Projected traffic57 by 2038
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 Turkey Ridge RD over Lower Twin Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turkey Ridge RD over Lower Twin 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Turkey Ridge RD over Lower Twin Creek carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Turkey Ridge RD over Lower Twin Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Turkey Ridge RD over Lower Twin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.