LITTLE TURTLE WAY
Carrying LITTLE TURTLE WAY over LITTLE TURTLE WAY
1.73 MI E OF IR 270, Franklin, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LITTLE TURTLE WAY
The LITTLE TURTLE WAY bridge in Franklin, Ohio carries LITTLE TURTLE WAY over LITTLE TURTLE WAY. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 94,149 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LITTLE TURTLE WAY compares
Live comparison across Ohio.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1995
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 94,149 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 2509229
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LITTLE TURTLE WAY is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare LITTLE TURTLE WAY against other structures in Franklin and across Ohio. Ohio bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for LITTLE TURTLE WAY?
LITTLE TURTLE WAY in Franklin, Ohio on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LITTLE TURTLE WAY inspected?
LITTLE TURTLE WAY's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 94,149 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LITTLE TURTLE WAY is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for LITTLE TURTLE WAY?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for LITTLE TURTLE WAY.
Who is responsible for maintaining LITTLE TURTLE WAY?
Ownership is not specified for LITTLE TURTLE WAY in the NBI.
How old is LITTLE TURTLE WAY and does age affect safety?
LITTLE TURTLE WAY was built in 1995, making it 31 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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