Smalley Road over Turtle Creek
FairClosed to trafficShelby County, Ohio · .03 M.W. Hardin Wapak · Structure no. 7552491
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 86 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2002 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smalley Road over Turtle Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Smalley Road over Turtle Creek in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2022. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Smalley Road over Turtle Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smalley Road 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Smalley Road over Turtle Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Smalley Road over Turtle Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Smalley Road over Turtle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.