US Bridges

County Road 801 over Branch of Orange Creek

Good

Ashland County, Ohio · 1.14 M N of SR 58 · Structure no. 0334499

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,578
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 801 over Branch of Orange Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 801 over Branch of Orange Creek in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 1,578 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,190 by 2034. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty Road 801
CrossesBranch of Orange Creek
Location1.14 M N of SR 58
RouteCounty Highway C0801
StateOhio
Coordinates40.94155, -82.28246
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,578 (2014)
Projected traffic2,190 by 2034
Trucks6%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 801 over Branch of Orange Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is County Road 801 over Branch of Orange 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 801 over Branch of Orange Creek carry?

About 1,578 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 801 over Branch of Orange Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 801 over Branch of Orange Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.