US Bridges

Churn Creek Rd. over Churn Creek

Fair

Adams County, Ohio · 4.4 Misw of Scioto CO Lin · Structure no. 0132837

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
391
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Churn Creek Rd. over Churn Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Churn Creek Rd. over Churn Creek in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 55 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 391 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 543 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesChurn Creek Rd.
CrossesChurn Creek
Location4.4 Misw of Scioto CO Lin
RouteCounty Highway 0C07A
CountyAdams County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.74345, -83.31473
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic391 (2015)
Projected traffic543 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Churn Creek Rd. over Churn Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Churn Creek Rd. over Churn 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Churn Creek Rd. over Churn Creek carry?

About 391 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Churn Creek Rd. over Churn Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Churn Creek Rd. over Churn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.