US Bridges

Monroe Road over N Fork of Turtle Creek

Fair

Warren County, Ohio · 0.36 MI E of SR 48 · Structure no. 8333963

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,767
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monroe Road over N Fork of Turtle Creek is a steel culvert carrying Monroe Road over N Fork of Turtle Creek in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5,767 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,005 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMonroe Road
CrossesN Fork of Turtle Creek
Location0.36 MI E of SR 48
RouteCounty Highway M0248
StateOhio
Coordinates39.44796, -84.19823
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,767 (2015)
Projected traffic8,005 by 2035
Trucks3%
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 Monroe Road over N Fork of Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monroe Road over N Fork of 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Monroe Road over N Fork of Turtle Creek carry?

About 5,767 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Monroe Road over N Fork of Turtle Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Monroe Road over N Fork of Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.