US Bridges

Pence RD CR 147 over Turkey Foot Creek

Good

Shelby County, Ohio · 0.5 Mile N. of John-Slagl · Structure no. 7554834

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pence RD CR 147 over Turkey Foot Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pence RD CR 147 over Turkey Foot Creek in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPence RD CR 147
CrossesTurkey Foot Creek
Location0.5 Mile N. of John-Slagl
RouteCounty Highway C0147
StateOhio
Coordinates40.33539, -84.07186
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2015)
Projected traffic280 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pence RD CR 147 over Turkey Foot Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pence RD CR 147 over Turkey Foot 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Pence RD CR 147 over Turkey Foot Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pence RD CR 147 over Turkey Foot Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pence RD CR 147 over Turkey Foot Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.