US Bridges

Blue Creek RD over Churn Creek

Good

Adams County, Ohio · .5 MI South of JCT SR 125 · Structure no. 0131636

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Creek RD over Churn Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Blue Creek RD over Churn Creek in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 74 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesBlue Creek RD
CrossesChurn Creek
Location.5 MI South of JCT SR 125
RouteCounty Highway 0C18C
StateOhio
Coordinates38.77137, -83.33174
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Blue Creek RD over Churn Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Blue Creek RD over Churn 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Blue Creek RD over Churn Creek carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Blue Creek RD over Churn Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Creek RD over Churn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.