US Bridges

SR 48 over Turtle Creek

Fair

Warren County, Ohio · .2 MI S of SR 48F · Structure no. 8301204

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,307
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 48 over Turtle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 48 over Turtle Creek in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 30,307 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,066 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 48
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location.2 MI S of SR 48F
RouteState Highway 48
StateOhio
Coordinates39.43011, -84.19195
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,307 (2015)
Projected traffic42,066 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 48 over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 48 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 48 over Turtle Creek carry?

About 30,307 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 48 over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR 48 over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.