US Bridges

SR 125 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Scioto County, Ohio · 6.26 MI E of · Structure no. 7303394

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
961
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 125 over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 125 over Turkey Creek in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 94 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 5 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 961 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,334 by 2035. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 125
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location6.26 MI E of
RouteState Highway 125
CountyScioto County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.72627, -83.17104
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic961 (2015)
Projected traffic1,334 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 125 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is SR 125 over Turkey 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 SR 125 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 961 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 125 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 125 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.