Upper Churn Creek over Slate Fork
GoodAdams County, Ohio · 3.57 Misw of Scioto CO Li · Structure no. 0132853
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 89
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Upper Churn Creek over Slate Fork is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Upper Churn Creek over Slate Fork in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 89 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 124 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Upper Churn Creek over Slate Fork built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Upper Churn Creek over Slate Fork 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 Upper Churn Creek over Slate Fork carry?
About 89 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Upper Churn Creek over Slate Fork?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Upper Churn Creek over Slate Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.