US Bridges

SR 29 over Turtle Creek

Good

Shelby County, Ohio · .2 M.N. of Ft.Lor/Swan · Structure no. 7500130

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,779
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 29 over Turtle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 29 over Turtle Creek in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,779 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,021 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 29
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location.2 M.N. of Ft.Lor/Swan
RouteState Highway 29
StateOhio
Coordinates40.3641, -84.22618
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.7 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,779 (2015)
Projected traffic8,021 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 29 over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 29 over Turtle 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 29 over Turtle Creek carry?

About 5,779 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 29 over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns SR 29 over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.