US Bridges

Hardin Wapakoneta over Turtle Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Ohio · .39 M. S. Greenville Rd. · Structure no. 7534965

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,238
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hardin Wapakoneta over Turtle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hardin Wapakoneta over Turtle Creek in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6 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 1,238 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,460 by 2040. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHardin Wapakoneta
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location.39 M. S. Greenville Rd.
RouteCounty Highway C0020
CountyShelby County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.27733, -84.24477
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,238 (2020)
Projected traffic1,460 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Hardin Wapakoneta over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hardin Wapakoneta over Turtle 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Hardin Wapakoneta over Turtle Creek carry?

About 1,238 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hardin Wapakoneta over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Hardin Wapakoneta over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.