US Bridges

County Road 2654 over Honey Creek

FairPosted for load

Ashland County, Ohio · 5 M N/E CR 775 · Structure no. 0331031

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 2654 over Honey Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Road 2654 over Honey Creek in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 63 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty Road 2654
CrossesHoney Creek
Location5 M N/E CR 775
RouteCounty Highway C2654
StateOhio
Coordinates40.67172, -82.28004
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2013)
Projected traffic87 by 2033
Trucks46%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 2654 over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is County Road 2654 over Honey 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 County Road 2654 over Honey Creek carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is County Road 2654 over Honey Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 2654 over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.