US Bridges

County Road 126 over Turkeyhen Run * Turkeyhe

Fair

Washington County, Ohio · 2 MI N of Int SR550 &C126 · Structure no. 8439508

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
344
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 126 over Turkeyhen Run * Turkeyhe is a steel culvert carrying County Road 126 over Turkeyhen Run * Turkeyhe in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 344 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 477 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 126
CrossesTurkeyhen Run * Turkeyhe
Location2 MI N of Int SR550 &C126
RouteCounty Highway C0126
CountyWashington County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.41586, -81.57151
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic344 (2015)
Projected traffic477 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 County Road 126 over Turkeyhen Run * Turkeyhe built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 126 over Turkeyhen Run * Turkeyhe 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 126 over Turkeyhen Run * Turkeyhe carry?

About 344 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 126 over Turkeyhen Run * Turkeyhe?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m).

Who owns County Road 126 over Turkeyhen Run * Turkeyhe?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.