US Bridges

Carter Creek Road over Carter Creek

Good

Auglaize County, Ohio · 0.6 MI E of CR 61 · Structure no. 0636045

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
797
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carter Creek Road over Carter Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Carter Creek Road over Carter Creek in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 79 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 797 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2045. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCarter Creek Road
CrossesCarter Creek
Location0.6 MI E of CR 61
RouteCounty Highway T0116
StateOhio
Coordinates40.51718, -84.34682
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic797 (2015)
Projected traffic1,106 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Carter Creek Road over Carter Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Carter Creek Road over Carter 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Carter Creek Road over Carter Creek carry?

About 797 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Carter Creek Road over Carter Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Carter Creek Road over Carter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.