US Bridges

US 52 over Turkey Creek

Good

Scioto County, Ohio · .14 MI W of SR 125 · Structure no. 7300786

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,472
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Turkey Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Turkey Creek in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 66 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 3,472 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,819 by 2035. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 52
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location.14 MI W of SR 125
RouteU.S. Route 52
StateOhio
Coordinates38.69609, -83.09995
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,472 (2015)
Projected traffic4,819 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 52 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is US 52 over Turkey 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 US 52 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 3,472 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.