Rt# 003 over Branch of Turkey Creek
FairScioto County, Ohio · Shawnee State Forest · Structure no. 7326467
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1990 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Rt# 003 over Branch of Turkey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt# 003 over Branch of Turkey Creek in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 139 by 2010. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt# 003 over Branch of Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Rt# 003 over Branch of 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Rt# 003 over Branch of Turkey Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1990 count).
How long is Rt# 003 over Branch of Turkey Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Rt# 003 over Branch of Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.