US Bridges

S.R. 48 over North Fork Turtle Creek

Good

Warren County, Ohio · .15 MI N of JCT US42 · Structure no. 8301263

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,791
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 48 over North Fork Turtle Creek is a steel culvert carrying S.R. 48 over North Fork Turtle Creek in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,791 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,978 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS.R. 48
CrossesNorth Fork Turtle Creek
Location.15 MI N of JCT US42
RouteState Highway 48
CountyWarren County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.43874, -84.20783
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,791 (2015)
Projected traffic14,978 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 S.R. 48 over North Fork Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.R. 48 over North Fork 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S.R. 48 over North Fork Turtle Creek carry?

About 10,791 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S.R. 48 over North Fork Turtle Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns S.R. 48 over North Fork Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.